The evidence provided strongly and consistently supports the truthfulness of the statement. Multiple high-authority news sources directly report that Donald Trump indicated a decision on the Federal Reserve chair would be made by the end of the year. Specifically, Reuters reported that Trump said a decision 'might be made by year-end,' while CNBC and The Detroit News also explicitly stated that Trump said a decision was expected 'before the end of the year.' These sources are highly relevant and directly address the claim.Additional sources, such as the Bloomberg interview and another CNBC article, corroborate that Trump was actively and publicly discussing his selection process for the Fed, lending contextual support to the specific timeline statement. The Federal Reserve's own press release directory confirms that a major decision—the nomination of Jerome Powell—was indeed made by Trump during that period, validating the context of the reports.There are no contradictions in the evidence provided. The sources that do not directly support the claim are irrelevant due to their focus on the legal framework of the Fed or future events, rather than the specific statement in question. The overwhelming weight of direct, consistent reporting from credible media outlets makes it highly probable that the statement is true.