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Trump Taps "Central Casting" Ally Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair with Billionaire Druckenmiller’s Full Backing
Hedge fund billionaire Stan Druckenmiller told the Financial Times that he "could not think of a single other individual on the planet better equipped" than Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
President Donald Trump officially nominated Warsh for the position today, Friday, January 30, 2026. Warsh's nomination requires Senate confirmation to succeed current Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May.
Key Insights
Close Relationship: Druckenmiller and Warsh have a very close relationship; Warsh has been a partner at Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office since 2011.
"Hawkish" Perception Challenged: Druckenmiller dismissed the conventional wisdom that Warsh is always a hawk (favoring higher interest rates), stating, "I've seen him go both ways".
Accord with Treasury: Druckenmiller expressed excitement about a potential "partnership" between Warsh and Treasury Secretary Scot Bessent, believing that "having an accord between the Treasury secretary and Fed chair is ideal".
Market Reaction: Following the news of the nomination, risk markets experienced sharp movements, with stock indexes opening lower and precious metals like gold and silver falling significantly.
Financial Overview
Warsh served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011, becoming the youngest ever to hold the post at age 35. He has been a vocal critic of recent Fed policy, calling for "regime change" and a reduction of the Fed's multi-trillion-dollar balance sheet. He argues that artificial intelligence will be a significant disinflationary force, a view that aligns with the president's push for lower interest rates.
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