Kevin Hassett

Director of the National Economic Council

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Director of the National Economic Council (2025–)

Born	1962-03-20 · Greenfield, Massachusetts
Party	Republican
Offices	Director of the National Economic Council2025-01-20–presentPreceded by: Lael Brainard Senior Advisor to the President for Economic Issues2020-04-15–2020-07-01 Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers2017-09-13–2019-06-28Preceded by: Jason Furman · Succeeded by: Tomas J. Philipson
Education	Swarthmore College (BA) University of Pennsylvania (MA, PhD)

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Portrait: Executive Office of the President of the United States · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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All 11 Fed Officials' Remarks 3 Fed independence 1 Jobs 3 Inflation 1 Other central banks 1

Powell in the hot seat as Hassett calls for his resignation
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett called for Jerome Powell to step down from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while discussing inflation and other issues.
Fed independence
FFox News 2026-10-05 04:30
Hassett Says Powell Can Decide His Own Future
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says it is unusual that Jerome Powell remains a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors after being replaced as chair. Asked whether Powell should leave, Hassett says the decision belongs to Powell.
Fed Officials' Remarks
BBloomberg Television 2026-10-02 16:05
NEC’s Hassett on Jobs Report, Powell’s Future and Paying Down US Debt
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says the September US jobs report was in line with expectations and forecasts strong holiday consumer spending. He also says Jerome Powell must decide whether to remain on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Jobs
BBloomberg Television 2026-10-02 14:32
Hassett: ‘We’re still working our way out from’ Biden Covid spending
Hassett says the United States is still working to move beyond the effects of spending during the Biden administration’s Covid era. President Donald Trump regularly defends his administration’s record by favorably contrasting it with the Biden era or blaming the former president.
CCNBC 2026-09-29 13:18
Hassett Says Trump’s $5,000 Checks Can Be Fiscally Responsible
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett played down concerns that President Donald Trump’s proposal to give every adult U.S. citizen a $5,000 check would worsen worries over historically high government borrowing.
BBloomberg News 2026-09-12 03:30
NEC’s Kevin Hassett on 9/11, Inflation and Trump’s $5,000 Payments
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says U.S. inflation has been “clearly decelerating” over the past three months. He discusses respecting Federal Reserve independence on interest rates, the potential route to Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment if Republicans retain both chambers in the midterms, and his personal experience on September 11, 2001.
Inflation
BBloomberg Television 2026-09-11 14:47
NEC’s Hassett Says Inflation Is Under Control
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett responds to the August US employment report and says the Trump administration respects the Federal Reserve’s independence.
Jobs
BBloomberg Television 2026-09-04 14:26
Hassett warns of socialist threat to economy: ‘It’s so obvious’
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett weighs in on a new poll concerning the U.S. economy. He also discusses what he describes as rising socialism within the Democratic Party. The discussion includes the latest inflation and wage-growth figures. Hassett warns that socialism threatens the economy and says the danger is “so obvious.”
FFox News 2026-08-10 02:00
Trump and Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time,’ Hassett Says
President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh frequently discuss the economy, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says. Hassett characterizes their conversations as happening “all the time.” His remarks center on the regular economic discussions between Trump and Warsh. No policy decision or additional economic measure is identified in the statement.
Fed Officials' Remarks
BBloomberg News 2026-08-08 14:30
Hassett Says Trump and Fed Chair Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time’
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh discuss the economy “all the time.” Hassett made the remarks on Bloomberg Open Interest. He says he is sure Trump is not telling Warsh what to do about interest rates. The comments focus on the frequency of their conversations and the independence of rate decisions.
Other central banksFed Officials' Remarks
BBloomberg Television 2026-08-07 15:12

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PoliticsHassett warns of socialist threat to economy: ‘It’s so obvious’

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett weighs in on a new poll concerning the U.S. economy. He also discusses what he describes as rising socialism within the Democratic Party. The discussion includes the latest inflation and wage-growth figures. Hassett warns that socialism threatens the economy and says the danger is “so obvious.”

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 02:00

Hassett warns of socialist threat to economy: ‘It’s so obvious’

EconomyTrump and Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time,’ Hassett Says

President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh frequently discuss the economy, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says. Hassett characterizes their conversations as happening “all the time.” His remarks center on the regular economic discussions between Trump and Warsh. No policy decision or additional economic measure is identified in the statement.

Donald TrumpKevin WarshUS economy

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 14:30

Trump and Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time,’ Hassett Says

EconomyHassett Says Trump and Fed Chair Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time’

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh discuss the economy “all the time.” Hassett made the remarks on Bloomberg Open Interest. He says he is sure Trump is not telling Warsh what to do about interest rates. The comments focus on the frequency of their conversations and the independence of rate decisions.

Donald TrumpFederal Reserveinterest ratesUS economy

BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 15:12

Hassett Says Trump and Fed Chair Warsh Talk About the Economy ‘All the Time’

EconomyNEC’s Hassett on US Job Losses, Fed Independence, Iran and Energy Prices

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says the breakeven hiring rate in the July jobs report is a key focus for him. He says President Donald Trump speaks with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh about the economy frequently, while respecting the central bank’s independence. Hassett also discusses the war in Iran, energy prices and government debt during an appearance on Bloomberg Open Interest.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 14:59

NEC’s Hassett on US Job Losses, Fed Independence, Iran and Energy Prices