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Tillis Withholds Support for Warsh Until Powell Investigation Ends

4/16/2026

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Senator Thom Tillis will not support Kevin Warsh's nomination to replace Jay Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, until the Powell investigation concludes, asserting Powell did nothing wrong.
He criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Powell and questioned the administration's objectives in the ongoing war with Iran.
Tillis, who is retiring, says there must be clarity on military goals as the Iran conflict enters a 60-day window.

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Senator Thom Tillis will not support Kevin Warsh's nomination to replace Jay Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, until the Powell investigation concludes, asserting Powell did nothing wrong.
He criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Powell and questioned the administration's objectives in the ongoing war with Iran.
Tillis, who is retiring, says there must be clarity on military goals as the Iran conflict enters a 60-day window.