economy
January 30, 2026
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh For Fed Chair
An economist who joined Ron Paul to discuss the nomination said Warsh has been a critic of post-2008 Fed "overreach" policies such as quantitive easing (money printing) and balance sheet expansion.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chairman.
- Warsh's nomination replaces current Chairman Jerome Powell, with whom Trump has had disagreements.
- Warsh has been a critic of post-2008 Fed policies, including quantitative easing and balance sheet expansion.
- He previously served as a Fed Governor and held positions in the White House.
- Warsh's nomination requires Senate confirmation.
- Kevin Hassett was also considered but will remain at the White House.
- Jerome Powell was nominated to the Fed Board by Barack Obama and as Chairman by Trump.
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