Trump has praised Warsh's independence throughout his confirmation process, saying that no one is better prepared to lead the Federal Reserve. He also expressed his readiness to declare war on Democrats for being too late to cut interest rates and push for federal indictments related to the renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters. Critics have raised concerns about Warsh caving to the president's fiscal policy demands.
Chairman Kevin Warsh on Friday to ignore public musings about fiscal policy — even from the commander in chief himself — and operate “independently. ” “Honestly, I really mean this.
This is not said in any other way. I want Kevin to be totally independent,” he told the East Room crowd.
“I want him to be independent and just do a great job. Don’t look at me, don’t look at anybody. Just do your own thing, and do a great job. ”Trump ready to declare war on Democrats after finishing GOP revenge tourfor being “too late” to cut interest rates.
The president has even pushed federal indictments against Powell, related to the long-delayed renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. , which critics have claimed was an attempt to influence fiscal policy. Trump critics have raised concerns about Warsh caving to the president’s fiscal policy demands, yet he has vowed independence throughout his confirmation process. The president praised Warsh on Friday, saying that “no one in America is better prepared to lead the Federal Reserve than Kevin Warsh.
”, but we don’t want to stop greatness. And so that’s really a very good thing, a very positive thing. And that’s what he’s looking to do. He’s looking to do positive economic growth,” Trump said.
“America’s future will truly be unlimited with Kevin at the helm, and he’s off to an incredible start. ”
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