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Watch: Sen. Kennedy asks Kevin Warsh if he's going to be Trump's "human sock puppet"

Watch: Sen. Kennedy asks Kevin Warsh if he's going to be Trump's "human sock puppet"

Summary

Senator John Kennedy asked Kevin Warsh if he would be President Trump's "human sock puppet" during a confirmation hearing. Kevin Warsh responded that he would remain independent if confirmed as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Key Facts

  • Kevin Warsh is being considered for the chairman position at the Federal Reserve.
  • Senator John Kennedy asked Warsh if he would follow President Trump's directions without question.
  • Warsh said he will act independently and not be a "human sock puppet."
  • The Federal Reserve chairman leads the U.S. central bank and makes decisions on monetary policy.
  • The hearing was reported by CBS News.
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