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[U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent May Also Serve as Director of the White House National Economic Council] On December 4, reports emerged that Trump’s aides and allies are discussing personnel arrangements. If Trump appoints Hassett as the next Federal Reserve Chairman, the current Treasury Secretary Besent may simultaneously take on the role of Director of the White House National Economic Council to coordinate the Trump administration's economic policies and integrate the Treasury Department's and White House's oversight of economic affairs. The related arrangements have not yet been finalized, and White House officials stated that any personnel changes are speculative until Trump makes an official announcement. The U.S. Treasury Department has not responded to requests for comment.