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Trump tells Warsh ‘to be totally independent’ as Fed chair. ‘Don’t look at me,’ president says.

MarketWatch · May 22, 2026, 4:09 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

President Donald Trump and new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh appeared together Friday at the White House for Warsh’s swearing-in ceremony.

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Trump tells Warsh ‘to be totally independent’ as Fed chair. ‘Don’t look at me,’ president says.

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