Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chief, calls for ‘regime change’ at US central bank

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-21 · 17:46 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Kevin Warsh, a nominee for Federal Reserve chief under President Trump, made comments during his confirmation hearing that left key questions unresolved. Warsh called for "regime change" at the US central bank, suggesting a new approach to controlling inflation and overhauling communications policies. This could impact how monetary policy is communicated to the public. Republican Senator Thom Tillis stated he would not vote for Warsh until the Trump administration drops a criminal probe of current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The stance may leave Powell as head of the central bank indefinitely. Warsh's comments raised concerns about his nomination and its potential implications on the Federal Reserve.

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Thom Tillis will not vote for Warsh until the Trump administration drops a criminal probe of Jerome Powell.

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Kevin Warsh called for “regime change” at the US central bank.

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Warsh wants a communications overhaul at the Fed.

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Warsh wants a new approach for controlling inflation.

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Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh ⁠called for “regime change” at the US central bank, including a new approach for controlling inflation and a communications ⁠overhaul that may discourage his colleagues from saying too much about the direction of monetary policy.Warsh’s comments during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee left key questions about his nomination unresolved.Republican Senator Thom Tillis used his full time to explain why he would not vote for the 56-year-old lawyer and financier until the Trump administration dropped a criminal probe of current Fed Chair Jerome Powell – a stance that could leave Powell as head of the central bank indefinitely.

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