Alsobrooks ‘NO’ on Kevin Warsh

April 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after questioning President Trump's nominee for Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh.

"I am a 'no' on Kevin Warsh for Chairman of the Federal Reserve. He could not answer my very simple questions regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve amid the politically motivated investigations into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Governor Lisa Cook. Mr. Warsh did not provide me or my constituents with the certainty that he would be an independent voice overseeing our economy-so I cannot vote to confirm him for this position," said Senator Alsobrooks.

WATCH ALSOBROOKS' FULL QUESTIONING HERE

See below for one of the exchanges:

Senator Alsobrooks: In August of 2025 President Trump tried to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for unsubstantiated allegations widely believed to be politically motivated. Thankfully, both a federal district court and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Governor Cook, preventing her from being fired while the investigation proceeds. This is a landmark test for independence. Now, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh said allowing Cook's firing to go forward would weaken if not shatter the independence of the Federal Reserve. So I would like to ask you: Will you commit to defending Governor Cook's tenure as Chairman Powell has done?

Kevin Warsh: Senator, it was a pleasure to meet you in your office and spend time with you. As I said to you then, which I will repeat now to the broader committee, if I stand for anything, it's the Fed should stay in its lane. As I understand that matter, it's pending before the United States Supreme Court. I think it is inappropriate for me to weigh in on that, especially because in the event that I am confirmed, I could be a party to that matter.

Senator Alsobrooks: Well, I disagree with you, Mr. Warsh. I disagree with you. This is your future colleague who is confirmed by both this committee and this Senate to serve her country. Chairman Powell has defended her tenure.

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