“I actually want to keep you where you are, if you want to know the truth,” Trump said at a White House event.

Trump, without explicitly stating his decision, said he'd prefer to keep Hassett in his position as top economic advisor.

Kevin Hassett, a top contender to replace Jerome Powell, suggests he believes Powell told the truth about central bank renovation

“I actually want to keep you where you are, if you want to know the truth,” Trump said at a White House event.