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

President Donald Trump has nominated a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment.

Miran has emerged as a vocal defender of Trump's economic agenda, particularly the 2025 tax cuts and the broad tariff regime.