Brilliant and the Loyalist: The Fed Seat That Reveals Everything
A historic Latina economist was pushed out under pressure. Now Trump’s economic advisor is heading in with power, secrecy, and a direct line to the Oval Office.
On September 10th, the Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to advance Stephen Miran, President Trump’s chief economic adviser, to a seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The vote was 13–11, with all Republicans in favor and all Democrats opposed.
It’s a short-term appointment — the seat expires January 31, 2026 — but the consequenc…
