"Trump praised the former Fed governor not just for his résumé, but for his fit. "I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best," Trump wrote on Truth Social as he announced Warsh's appointment. "On top of everything else, he is central casting, and he will never let you down.""
"At that time, Warsh may simply have seemed too baby-faced to play the role Trump had in mind: A central banker capable of steering interest-rate decisions on national television and fielding market-moving questions from reporters. According to Axios, Warsh came to the White House in 2019 to discuss policy, only for Trump to pivot quickly to his looks. "You're a really handsome guy," Trump told him, before asking his age. When Warsh told him, Trump responded: "Well, you look good for 47.""
President Trump frames senior appointments as performative, calling the selection process 'central casting.' He named Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell when Powell's term expires in May and praised Warsh's résumé and on-stage fit. Trump wrote that Warsh could become 'one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen' and called him 'central casting.' Trump has previously prioritized appearance in selections: Warsh was a 2017 finalist, and in a 2019 meeting Trump complimented Warsh's looks and age. Trump's preferences reportedly extended to questioning Janet Yellen's height as a factor in her suitability for the role.
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