Fed chair nominee says he will be independent of Trump, though Dems see a ‘sock puppet’
Senator Warren criticized the nomination, alleging Warsh would act as a 'sock puppet' to artificially stimulate the economy for political gain.
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Senator Warren criticized the nomination, alleging Warsh would act as a 'sock puppet' to artificially stimulate the economy for political gain.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, pledged independence during a tense Senate Banking Committee hearing where Republican Senator Thom Tillis threatened to block the nomination over Trump's investigation of current Chair Jerome Powell.
Committee member questioning the nominee
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Committee member threatening to block nomination
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Outlets across the spectrum highlight Senator Warren’s aggressive questioning of Kevin Warsh, specifically her characterization of the nominee as a potential "sock puppet" for the White House. While The New Republic focuses on her scrutiny of Warsh's $100 million in assets and financial ties, the Washington Examiner and Mediaite emphasize the "heated" nature of the hearing and her procedural clashes with Republican Senator Tim Scott.
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