Economy and macroUpdated November 13
Hassett and the White House deny the report
A White House official said there was “no factual basis” for the report and that Hassett would continue working on the president’s economic policies. Hassett later denied by text to CNBC that he planned to leave. The Hill reported that he called the report “not true.” The expected departure, then, is still Semafor’s account—not an announced move.
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Coverage started November 13
Key Actors
- Kevin Hassett
- Scott Bessent
- Trump administration
- White House
