Fed chair nominee says he will be independent of Trump, though Dems see a ‘sock puppet’

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 942

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, vowed Tuesday the central bank would remain “strictly independent” if he’s confirmed to the top spot, even as the president has broadcast his demand for the new Fed chair to lower interest rates.

Warsh, a former Fed board governor, faced questions during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, as the clock winds down on the …

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