White House economic adviser Judy Shelton made headlines last week after President Donald Trump nominated her to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The mainstream press and finance industry were surprised to learn Trump’s Fed pick is a “gold bug.” She advocates returning the U.S. Dollar to the “gold standard.” {video} President Trump's Fed Nominee Dr. Judy Shelton discusses her support of a return to the gold standard and her critical take on central bank activity "Money is meant to serve as a reliable measure." That’s especially surprising given Donald Trump’s stridently pro-fiat dollar comments on Twitter ... (full story)