Trump’s fed pick came down to the “two Kevins,” but Wall Street lobbying helped Warsh seal the deal.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00 AM

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President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, highlighting Warsh's qualifications and experience in a recent Truth Social post.

Story Timeline: Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Lead Federal Reserve

Jan 31, 2026Trump’s pick for Fed chair has long attacked the central bank. Kevin Warsh now faces a harder challenge: delivering lower inflation without sacrificing Fed independence.

Feb 2, 2026Saying You Want to Shrink the Fed Is One Thing. Doing It Is Another.

Feb 2, 2026Heard on the Street: Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Fed, once warned that continuing to expand the central bank’s balance sheet would carry “significant risks”

Feb 2, 2026President Trump’s choice of Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve shines a spotlight on Stanley Druckenmiller, a billionaire investor who was Warsh’s longtime boss

Feb 2, 2026What Kevin Warsh Learned Working for Stanley Druckenmiller

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