[HiTech RedNeck]

This is Trump’s goodwill gesture; it’s also an experiment.

If this guy does fine — fine. Trump will continue to have no quarrels.

If this guy bombs — someone more traditional will be appointed.

[DoodleDawg]

This is Trump’s goodwill gesture; it’s also an experiment.

Trump has nothing to do with this. The Atlanta Fed Board of Directors hire him. The Fed Board of Governors rubber-stamp it.

[zeestephen]

He’s not a Trump appointee.

He was appointed by the Atlanta Fed directors.