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Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair
Is Warsh the forward-thinking reformer the Fed needs or just another connected elite controlling monetary policy?
Above: Kevin Warsh in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2025. Image credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images
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Right narrative
Kevin Warsh brings exactly what the Federal Reserve needs right now — deep expertise from his previous tenure as Fed Governor, sharp communication skills, and a genuine commitment to modernizing an institution that desperately needs reform. His pro-Bitcoin stance shows forward thinking that could position America's central bank for the digital economy ahead.
Left narrative
This nomination strips away any remaining illusion of Federal Reserve independence and exposes the reality of who actually controls monetary policy. Warsh's family connections through marriage to the Estée Lauder fortune and his ties to Trump's inner circle reveal that this isn't about qualifications — it's about keeping the money printer firmly in the hands of a connected elite.
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