Stephen Miran, who served as one of the president’s top economic advisers, struggled to alleviate concerns that he would uphold the independence of the central bank in a fiery confirmation hearing on Thursday.

The president’s attacks on the central bank’s independence could undermine investor confidence in the institution at a crucial time.

Stephen Miran, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, said he wouldn't immediately resign from the Trump administration.

Democrats say the arrangement indicates Stephen Miran would be Trump's "puppet" at the central bank.

Stephen Miran, who served as one of the president’s top economic advisers, struggled to alleviate concerns that he would uphold the independence of the central bank in a fiery…