Biden Nominates Christy Goldsmith Romero to Lead FDIC
Goldsmith Romero, with a strong background in financial enforcement, is set to replace Martin Gruenberg amid calls for reform.
- Christy Goldsmith Romero has been a CFTC commissioner and former Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
- Her nomination follows an investigation revealing widespread misconduct at the FDIC under Martin Gruenberg's leadership.
- Goldsmith Romero has a history of taking strong actions against financial misconduct, including cases against major banks.
- The nomination comes at a critical time with the Senate narrowly divided and elections approaching.
- The White House also announced Kristin Johnson for a key Treasury Department role.