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Trump Nominates Christopher Phelan as Chief Economic Adviser

4/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Christopher Phelan, a University of Minnesota professor, to serve as chief economic adviser on April 21, 2026.
The nomination follows Stephen Miran, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, being appointed to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors after resigning in February.
Phelan has nearly 19 years at the University of Minnesota and holds a PhD from the University of Chicago.

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U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Christopher Phelan, a University of Minnesota professor, to serve as chief economic adviser on April 21, 2026.
The nomination follows Stephen Miran, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, being appointed to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors after resigning in February.
Phelan has nearly 19 years at the University of Minnesota and holds a PhD from the University of Chicago.