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Kevin Warsh Pledges Fed Independence Amid Trump Pressure on Interest Rates

Nominee for Federal Reserve leadership tells Senate confirmation hearing he will not be controlled by President Trump, commits to independent monetary policy

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Kevin Warsh, nominated for Federal Reserve leadership, assured senators at his confirmation hearing that he would maintain central bank independence and not be controlled by President Trump.
Despite pressure from Trump for lower interest rates, Warsh emphasized his commitment to independent monetary policy and addressing inflation concerns.
The hearing comes amid ongoing investigations into other Fed officials.

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Kevin Warsh, nominated for Federal Reserve leadership, assured senators he would maintain central bank independence and not be controlled by President Trump. Despite Trump's pressure for lower interest rates, Warsh emphasized his commitment to independent monetary policy and addressing inflation concerns. His confirmation hearing is a crucial step amid ongoing investigations into other Fed officials.

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