Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Federal Reserve Chairman and FOMC Chair
On May 22, 2026, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and unanimously selected as Chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Nominated by President Donald Trump on March 4, 2026, Warsh was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a Board member on May 12 and as chairman on May 13. His chairman term ends May 21, 2030, and his Board term extends to January 31, 2040.
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Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Federal Reserve Chairman and FOMC Chairman
On May 22, 2026, Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously selected him as its chairman on the same day. President Donald J. Trump nominated Warsh on March 4, 2026. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a Board member on May 12 and as chairman on May 13. His term as chairman ends on May 21, 2030, and his term as a Board member extends to January 31, 2040. The announcement was made via an official Federal Reserve press release.
FRB: Press Release - All ReleasesKevin Warsh Sworn In as Federal Reserve Chairman and FOMC Chairman
On May 22, 2026, Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously selected him as its chairman on the same day. President Donald J. Trump nominated Warsh on March 4, 2026. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a Board member on May 12 and as chairman on May 13. His term as chairman ends on May 21, 2030, and his term as a Board member extends to January 31, 2040. The announcement was made via a Federal Reserve press release.
FRB: Press Release - All ReleasesKevin Warsh Sworn In as Federal Reserve Chairman, Unanimously Selected as FOMC Chair
On May 22, 2026, Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously selected him as its chairman on the same day. President Donald J. Trump nominated Warsh on March 4, 2026. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a Board member on May 12 and as chairman on May 13. His term as chairman ends on May 21, 2030, and his term as a Board member extends to January 31, 2040. The announcement was made via a Federal Reserve press release.
FRB: Press Release - All ReleasesKevin Warsh Sworn In as Federal Reserve Chairman, FOMC Chairman
On May 22, 2026, Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously selected him as its chairman. President Donald J. Trump nominated Warsh on March 4, 2026. The U.S. Senate confirmed him as a Board member on May 12 and as chairman on May 13. His term as chairman runs until May 21, 2030, and his term as a Board member extends to January 31, 2040. The announcement was made via a Federal Reserve press release.
FRB: Press Release - All ReleasesKevin Warsh Sworn In as Federal Reserve Chairman and FOMC Chairman
On May 22, 2026, Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously selected him as its chairman on the same day. President Donald J. Trump nominated Warsh on March 4, 2026. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a Board member on May 12 and as chairman on May 13. His term as chairman ends on May 21, 2030, and his term as a Board member ends on January 31, 2040. The press release notes that a biography of Chairman Warsh is available on the Federal Reserve's website.
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