Steve Inskeep

NPR's Scott Horsley remains independent and joins us now.

Scott, good morning.

Good morning, Steve.

Although we should mention Trump did more than speak.

He's done a lot of things to try to get more control over the Fed.

So are Democrats persuaded that this nominee would be independent?

Aside from his independence, this is a chance to find out what it is that Warsh would want to do with this agency.

How, if at all, does he want to change it?

Well, since you said investment, what is Warsh saying about his own personal investments?

NPR's Scott Horsley, thanks so much.

You're welcome.

And that's Up First for Wednesday, April 22nd.

I'm Steve Inskeep.

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