Trump Tells Warsh at Swearing-In to Do 'Own Thing' as Fed Chair

News May 22, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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  • Warsh takes over at a tense moment for the economy and the central bank due to reaccelerating price pressures.
  • The Fed, meanwhile, has been battered for the past year by Trump for not cutting interest rates quickly enough.
  • The leadership transition at the Fed is also made unusual by Powell’s decision to remain on the Board of Governors.

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