Donald Trump Receives Cabinet Praise Amid New Fed Leadership

An analysis by The New York Times of cabinet meeting footage reveals that U.S. officials frequently lavish praise on President Donald Trump. Members such as Vice President JD Vance and Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised the president, claiming, “the country owes you great thanks – and the world does as well,” and suggesting that without Trump the United States would have lost the race for artificial intelligence. The report notes that at least one in six sentences in the meetings served to laud Trump or denigrate his predecessor, Joe Biden.

Separately, Kevin Warsh assumed the role of Federal Reserve Chair on 22 May 2026. A former Fed governor under Ben Bernanke and veteran of the private‑sector hedge‑fund world, Warsh is expected to continue the Fed’s dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment while navigating pressures from Trump, who has urged lower interest rates. Warsh’s appointment follows a contentious nomination process but is seen as bringing extensive crisis‑management experience to the world’s most influential central bank.