Wall Street on red alert as Trump eyes Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve
- President Trump frequently compliments Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on his appearance, reportedly ‘swooning’ over his looks when he appears on television.
- Warsh, hand-picked by Trump, succeeded Jerome Powell and maintains regular contact with the president, discussing topics like artificial intelligence and the war in Iran, though not interest rates.
- Trump has also praised Warsh as a ‘brilliant guy,’ despite the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged, and Warsh himself hinted at tightening policy if inflation rises.
- Beyond Warsh, Trump has a history of complimenting other men’s looks, including Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, reporter Majed AlFarsi, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- The president’s relationship with Warsh contrasts with his fractious interactions with previous Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he publicly criticized over interest rates.
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