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

Previously considered on Trump's short list but not the favorite, Warsh, a former Fed governor himself, apparently ingratiated himself further following an interview Wednesday with the president.

"Yes, I think he is," Trump told the paper when asked if Warsh was at the top, according to an account posted Friday afternoon.

Referring to National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, whom prediction markets previously had projected as the favorite, Trump said, "I think you have Kevin and Kevin. They're both — I think the two Kevins are great."

"I think there are a couple of other people that

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