Trump's Fed Frenzy: A Tale of Two Priorities President Donald Trump's comments on Kevin Warsh's handling of interest rates have raised eyebrows, with Trump saying "I have a lot of respect for him, and he'll do what he has to do.
" However, this conciliatory tone belies the president's long history of criticizing the Federal Reserve and its chair.
The economy is currently experiencing a surge in price growth, with inflation at a three year high of 4. 2% in May. This backdrop makes Warsh's recent Jackson Hole speech particularly noteworthy.