3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair

Trump’s pick to helm the Fed is well known in the financial world, but his monetary policy views have evolved to align more with the president’s desire for lower rates.

By: D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: January 31, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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By D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University

After months of speculation, President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh on Jan. 30, 2026, to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

If confirmed by Congress, Warsh will inherit leadership of the U.S. central bank at a delicate time. For months, current Fed Chair Jerome Powell has come under attack from the Trump administration for failing to heed the president’s …

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