Miran is a rarity, a highly trained economist who makes a logical-sounding case for Trump’s stunningly contrarian game plan.

Miran has been a major defender of Trump’s income tax cuts and tariff hikes. He also has played down the risk of Trump’s tariffs generating higher inflation.

Stephen Miran has been serving as the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. Trump said he would only serve at the Fed until January 2026.