Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has sought.

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Part of Trump's fight with the Federal Reserve over Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook

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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

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New Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

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Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 1, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

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New Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation