Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'
Donald Trump emphasized the importance of independence for the newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh during his swearing-in ceremony. He urged Warsh to disregard outside opinions and focus on his role, despite criticism suggesting Warsh may be influenced by Trump. Warsh, who aims to lead a reform-oriented Fed, faces the challenge of maintaining the institution's independence amid political scrutiny.
- ▪Trump wants Warsh to be 'totally independent' and not influenced by outside opinions.
- ▪Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have expressed concerns about Warsh being a 'sock puppet' for Trump.
- ▪Warsh aims to lead a reform-oriented Federal Reserve and believes in raising living standards for all Americans.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 11 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ Trump Welcomes New Fed Chair Warsh During White House Swearing-in Ceremony — RedState
- ▪ Trump urges Warsh to be independent as Federal Reserve chair during White House swearing-in — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Federal Reserve chair, Trump insists he'll remain independent — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair; ‘I want him to be totally independent,’ Trump says — New York Post
- ▪ US Fed chair says will be 'reform-oriented' at glitzy White House swearing-in — Korea Times
- ▪ Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, Trump says wants him to be independent — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair beside Trump at White House ceremony — The Hill
- ▪ WATCH LIVE: Trump swears in Kevin Warsh at the White House — Washington Examiner
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Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFrancisco VelasquezBusiness reporterEPA/ShutterstockDonald Trump urged the incoming Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to be "totally independent" at a White House swearing in ceremony on Friday.The US president, who repeatedly and publicly clashed with Warsh's predecessor Jerome Powell, said he wants his latest pick to ignore outside opinions."I really mean this, I want Kevin to be totally independent.
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