Kevin Warsh was officially sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve on May 22, 2026. The ceremony was hosted at the White House by President Donald Trump.
Trump publicly declared his desire for Warsh to exercise complete independence in his role during the swearing-in ceremony.
A divided confirmation, a complex portfolio
Warsh’s Senate confirmation on May 13, 2026, passed with a 54-45 vote.
The new chair isn’t a stranger to the Federal Reserve. He served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011, a period that included navigating the global financial crisis.
