U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Kevin Warsh on Tuesday to test his independence—a core professional principle for Federal Reserve officials. She asked Warsh whether former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.
Warsh declined to give a direct answer, stating, "If confirmed, I will keep the Federal Reserve out of partisan politics."
Warren responded, "I am simply asking about an objective fact… I need to assess your independence and judgment."
Warsh then replied, "Senator, I believe Congress has already certified the results of that election."