Trump says Kevin Warsh will be ‘totally independent’ as he’s sworn in as Fed chair

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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WASHINGTON — Kevin Warsh assumed his new role as chair of the Federal Reserve Friday after a swearing-in ceremony in the White House East Room, where U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the oath of office.

President Donald Trump said before a crowd of high-profile former and current lawmakers and officials that he wants Warsh, of Florida, to be “totally independent.”

“I want him to be independent and just do a great job. Don't look at …

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