Trump Blasts the Fed But Spares Kevin Warsh After Interest Rate Hike

New York Times - Sep 17, 2026

The president blasted the rest of the Fed — and kept up his demand for a cut — but spared Fed Chairman Kevin M. Warsh from the criticism.

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