Event Brief
Trump tells Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh to lead independently
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: Trump said he wants Kevin Warsh to run the Federal Reserve independently as the new Fed chair was sworn in.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump urged Kevin Warsh to do his “own thing” in leading the Federal Reserve.
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump sought to downplay investor concern that he would pressure the new Fed chair on policy decisions.
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