Trump’s US Fed nominee Warsh vows independence, says he’s no ‘sock puppet’

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Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's Federal Reserve nominee, testified before the Senate Banking Committee, asserting his independence and rejecting comparisons to a 'sock puppet.' Democrats, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, expressed concerns about Fed autonomy. Warsh defended monetary policy independence, stating decisions must prioritize national interest over political pressure.

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