Trump-Era Fed Nominee’s Stance on Independence Resurfaces as Economic Debate Continues
Trump-Era Fed Nominee’s Stance on Independence Resurfaces as Economic Debate Continues While the original report on Stephen Miran’s controversial remarks regarding Federal Reserve independence during his Senate confirmation hearing under then-President Donald Trump dates back several years, the underlying debate about the central bank’s autonomy remains highly relevant in today’s economic climate. Miran, nominated by Trump to the Federal Reserve Board, stated at his hearing that he would retain his White House employment even if confirmed, raising immediate alarms about…