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Treasury's Bessent hires Trump's controversial former Fed board pick, Judy Shelton, as adviser

Shelton's controversial economic ideas led the Senate to block her nomination to the Federal Reserve. Now she's be a counselor to the Treasury secretary.

Treasury's Bessent hires Trump's controversial former Fed board pick, Judy Shelton, as adviser

Published October 9, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Shelton's controversial economic ideas led the Senate to block her nomination to the Federal Reserve. Now she's be a counselor to the Treasury secretary.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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