Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chairman, FOMC chair
Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on Friday, May 22, 2026, according to a Federal Reserve press release. That same day, the Federal Open Market Committee unanimously selected Warsh as its chairman. President Donald J. Trump nominated Warsh on March 4, 2026. The United States Senate confirmed him to serve as a Board member on May 12 and as chairman of the Board on May 13. His term as chairman is set to end on May 21, 2030, and his term as a Board member ends on January 31, 2040. The press release noted that a biography of Chairman Warsh is available on the Board’s website.
What’s reported
Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously selected Warsh as its chairman on the same day.
President Donald J. Trump nominated Warsh on March 4, 2026.
The Senate confirmed Warsh as a Board member on May 12 and as chairman on May 13.
Warsh’s term as chairman ends May 21, 2030; his term as a Board member ends January 31, 2040.
Key figures
Kevin Warsh
President Donald J. Trump
Sources: federalreserve.gov
