Trump Nominates Former Treasury Advisor Stephen Miran to Lead Council of Economic Advisers

Dec 22, 2024, 04:49 PM

President Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate Stephen Miran to lead the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), pending Senate confirmation. Miran previously served as a Senior Advisor for Economic Policy at the Treasury Department during Trump's first term. He has been critical of the debt management policies under Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the monetary policy of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Miran is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, where he has contributed to economic policy research. His appointment reflects a focus on promoting economic growth that benefits all Americans.