"His opinion matters if it's good, if it's based on data," Hassett said.

President Donald Trump said Friday that Kevin Warsh has moved to the top of his list as the next Federal Reserve chair, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Ex-Fed governor Kevin Warsh is at top of his list to succeed Powell as central bank’s chair, president says in interview

“I think the two Kevins are great,” he said. “I think there are a couple of other people that are great.”

"His opinion matters if it's good, if it's based on data," Hassett said.

There's concern that the National Economic Council director is too close to the president.

Hassett declined in a CNBC interview to directly address his own candidacy but said forging consensus is an important part of the job.

President Donald Trump regularly weighs in on Fed decisions, accusing the central bank of moving too slowly to lower interest rates.