Trump Welcomes New Fed Chair Warsh During White House Swearing-in Ceremony
President Trump welcomed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair during a swearing-in ceremony at the White House. Trump expressed confidence that Warsh would be a great leader for the Fed, highlighting his extensive experience and background in economics. The ceremony marked a transition from Jerome Powell's tenure, with Trump emphasizing the need to restore confidence in the Federal Reserve.
- ▪Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the 17th Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
- ▪President Trump praised Warsh's qualifications and predicted he would be one of the great Fed chairmen in history.
- ▪Warsh has 15 years of experience as a Fed governor and studied under renowned economist Milton Friedman.
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Trump Welcomes New Fed Chair Warsh During White House Swearing-in Ceremony By Becca Lower | 8:17 PM on May 22, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Nathan Howard There was a momentous occasion at the People's House on Friday.Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did the honors of swearing in the new Federal Reserve Chair Ken Warsh, during a ceremony on Friday morning that also included the attendance of Trump administration member, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, and President Donald Trump, at the White House.
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