Trump Set To Name Kevin Warsh As Next Fed chair
January 30, 2026
12:49 am
President Donald Trump is expected to announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday, with Kevin M Warsh emerging as the leading contender to replace Jerome H Powell, according to several people familiar with the president’s plans.
The move would mark a pivotal shift in US monetary leadership, coming amid escalating tension between the White House and the central bank over interest rate policy. Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell for keeping borrowing costs higher than he wants and has vowed to appoint a chair aligned with his push for sharp rate cuts.
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