Balance of Power Trump Taps Kevin Warsh To Lead Federal Reserve
Jan 30, 2026
French Hill, U.S. Representative who oversees financial services, offers views on Fed nominations and bank oversight. Heather Boushey, economist and former CEA member, discusses Fed independence and monetary policy. Naveen Garishankar, CSIS tech and security lead, covers export controls, AI competition with China, and tech strategy. Short, sharp conversations about confirmation fights, regulatory risks, and safeguarding tech and markets.
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Reinvented Warsh Marries Experience And Shifted Views
- Kevin Warsh brings Fed experience and an inflation-hawk background but has shifted public views toward lower rates this year.
- His ties to Wall Street and calls for Fed overhaul raise questions about internal Fed resistance and market appeal.
Networks Bolster Nomination And Invite Scrutiny
- Personal and political networks shaped Warsh's candidacy, including ties to influential financiers and donors.
- Those connections will fuel confirmation scrutiny but may not determine his independence.
Fed Independence At Risk If Chair Follows Politics
- Heather Boushey warns Warsh's recent dovish pivot suggests he may align with President Trump's rate preferences.
- She cautions this threatens long-standing Fed independence across monetary policy and regulation.