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Warsh Says He Will Not Be Trump's 'Sock Puppet'

Apr 21, 2026Center

"Absolutely not," Federal Reserve Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh says while responding to a question from Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana about whether he would be a “sock puppet” for President Donald Trump during testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Warsh also says President Trump has not asked him to commit to any rate decision. (Source: Bloomberg)

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