Warsh takes US Fed’s helm with inflation dilemma already unfolding

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-22 · 18:14 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new leader of the US Federal Reserve on Friday. His appointment follows his vocal criticism of current Fed officials and their approach to interest rate cuts, as well as his connections to President Donald Trump. The ceremony, which took place in the White House's East Room and was officiated by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, was attended by various high-ranking officials and notable figures. Warsh's ascension to the helm of the central bank occurs at a critical juncture for both monetary policy and the American economy.

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Jane Lauder, heiress to the Estee Lauder fortune, is Warsh's wife.

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Warsh was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

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Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed leader on Friday.

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Warsh's ties to President Donald Trump elevated him past other contenders.

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Warsh's broad criticism of current US Federal Reserve officials elevated him past other contenders.

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Kevin Warsh, whose broad criticism of current US ⁠Federal Reserve officials, playbook for rate cuts and ties to President Donald Trump elevated him past ⁠other contenders to lead the central bank, was sworn in as Fed leader on Friday at a pivotal moment for monetary policy and the American economy.Warsh, wearing a dark suit and tie and accompanied by his wife, Jane Lauder, heiress to the Estee Lauder fortune, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after a lengthy introduction by Trump.The White House’s East Room was peppered with top cabinet officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and long-time friends of Warsh, including former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice.

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