Trump Pressures Fed Chief With Regular Phone Calls
US President Donald Trump has been in frequent contact with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh since May, when Warsh was confirmed to the role. People familiar with the matter claim that Trump and Warsh have spoken multiple times by phone, with Trump asking about Warsh's forecasts and opinions on monetary policy.
The conversations between Trump and Warsh are seen as a sign of Trump's effort to exert greater influence over the Federal Reserve. However, one person close to the situation said that Trump has not pushed Warsh to take any specific course of action.