Fed chair Bostic Of the Atlanta fed has Retired. This gives Trump another pick to replace him.
Trump appointees will get Fed board majority when Powell is gone – and it matters
When will Trump-appointees gain Board majority
How far are Trump-appointees from gaining a majority in the Fed’s Board of Governors? Currently, there are only two Trump-appointed governors— Michelle Bowman and Chris Waller.
At the end of January, the term of Governor Adriana Kugler, a Biden appointee, will end. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has already indicated that the administration intents to fill this board seat with their candidate for the next Fed chair.
Then, when Powell leaves the board — either in May 2026, when his chair term ends, or
anytime until January 31, 2028, when his governor term ends — Trump will have the chance to appoint another governor. He/She would be the fourth Trump-appointee and also the point at which they hold a simple majority at the seven-member Board.
With Bostic, that would be one more. 5 of 7.