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3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair

  • Written by D. Brian Blank, Associate Professor of Finance, Mississippi State University
imageKevin Warsh has been tapped by Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve.AP Photo/Alastair Grant

After months of speculation, President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh on Jan. 30, 2026, to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

If confirmed by Congress, Warsh will inherit leadership of the U.S. central bank at a delicate time. For months,...

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