Miran resigns from Trump’s Council of Economic Advisors
Departure from White House role comes after senators on banking committee called for his resignation
US Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran resigned from president Donald Trump’s Council of Economic Advisors on February 3.
His decision to maintain roles on both the advisory council and the Fed board was criticised for threatening the central bank’s independence, at a time when the administration was asserting its influence over institutions previously seen as autonomous.
Trump announced Miran’s appointment to the Fed on August 7, 2025 following Adriana Kugler’s unexpected resignation. He has
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