Trump Appointee Stephen Miran Advocates for Aggressive Fed Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve appointee Stephen Miran, chosen by President Trump, advocates for significantly lower interest rates and steeper cuts, dissenting from current policy.
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Overview
- Stephen Miran, a Federal Reserve appointee by President Trump, advocates for a much lower interest rate of 2.5%, significantly below the current 4.1% target.
- Miran has consistently pushed for steeper rate cuts, notably dissenting from a decision to reduce rates by a quarter percentage point, arguing for a half-point cut instead.
- He suggests that reduced immigration could help lower rental costs and inflationary pressures, providing a rationale for his call for more aggressive interest rate reductions.
- Miran's divergent position on the Fed's rate-setting committee reflects a differing perspective in the ongoing debate over the nation's interest rate policy.
- Despite his appointment by President Trump, Miran asserts his independence from presidential influence on policy decisions, addressing concerns about the Fed's autonomy.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the "controversial" nature of Stephen Miran's appointment and his "unusually high divergence" from other Fed officials. They highlight "concerns about the Fed’s traditional independence" by linking his White House ties to President Trump's past actions against the central bank. The coverage consistently contrasts Miran's policy views with those of "many economists" and "other Fed officials," portraying him as an outlier.
"Miran said that fewer immigrants should free up more housing and lower rental costs, reducing inflationary pressures."
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Stephen Miran advocates for significantly lower interest rates, specifically pushing for a target rate of 2.5%, which is well below the current 4.1% target. He has also argued for steeper rate cuts than the Federal Reserve is currently implementing.
Stephen Miran is expected to serve temporarily on the Federal Reserve Board until January 31, 2026, filling the remainder of Adria Kugler’s term, which is shorter than the typical 14-year term for Federal Reserve governors.
Before his appointment, Stephen Miran served as the Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers and was a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2020 to 2021. He played a key role in pandemic-era economic policy, including the Paycheck Protection Program, and holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University.
Despite his appointment by President Trump, Stephen Miran asserts his independence from presidential influence on policy decisions, addressing concerns about the Federal Reserve's autonomy. However, he has criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell and questioned aspects of the Fed's independence.
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