#WhoIsNextFedChair Kevin Warsh is the nominee to replace Jerome Powell as the next Federal Reserve Chair, announced by President Donald Trump on January 30, 2026. Warsh, 55, served as a Federal Reserve Governor from 2006 to 2011 and is known for his hawkish stance on inflation. He's a close ally of Trump and has advised him on economic policy. If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh will take over when Powell's term ends in May 2026 .
Background on Kevin Warsh
- Former Fed Governor (2006-2011)
- Economic advisor to George W. Bush
- Fellow at the Hoover Institution
- Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Other candidates considered included White House National Economic Director Kevin Hassett, current Fed Governor Christopher Waller, and BlackRock executive Rick Rieder .
