Trump has handed his man a poisoned chalice

Donald Trump has secured his choice of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, but the president's own actions may make it difficult for his pick to deliver.

Justin Tomlinson

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Trump has handed his man a poisoned chalice

US President Donald Trump has achieved a major objective for the Federal Reserve, with Kevin Warsh taking over as the head of the central bank. This transition marks a moment where the president has finally gotten what he wanted by placing his preferred candidate at the helm of the institution.[1][2][3][4]

However, the appointment is being described as a poisoned chalice for Warsh. The president's own actions are expected to create significant obstacles, making it very difficult for his hand-picked choice to deliver on his promises while leading the Federal Reserve.[1][2][3][4]

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