economy
January 30, 2026
Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to be the next Fed chairman?
Kevin Warsh is a prominent U.S. economist, Stanford University lecturer, and conservative fellow at the Hoover Institution who has emerged as President Donald Trump’s nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve.
TL;DR
- Kevin Warsh is a potential nominee for Federal Reserve chairman.
- He has a background in economics, including roles at Stanford University and the Hoover Institution.
- Warsh previously served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011.
- He was a critic of the Fed's response to the Great Recession, particularly concerning inflation and spending.
- Warsh aligns with President Trump's economic priorities, including a desire for lower interest rates.
- His financial career includes a role at Morgan Stanley and serving in the George W. Bush administration.
- Critiques of Warsh often center on his ties to donor networks, including his marriage to Jane Lauder.
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