Takeaways from Kevin Warsh’s Fed confirmation hearing

Published April 21, 2026 3:30pm ET | Updated April 21, 2026 3:30pm ET



Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, testified in his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Here are the key takeaways.

Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, where he faced a number of questions, ranging from his monetary policy philosophy, the independence of the Fed, and his personal finances.

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