Kevin Warsh pledges to uphold Fed independence in prepared testimony 

Published April 20, 2026 12:34pm ET | Updated April 20, 2026 12:34pm ET



Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, will pledge to defend the central bank’s independence at his confirmation hearing, according to testimony prepared for the event.

Warsh’s testimony doesn’t mention lowering interest rates, as Trump has sought.

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