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Hassett denies report he's leaving White House: 'Not true'
CNBC • • nation
Key Points:
- National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett denied reports that he plans to leave the White House soon, calling such reports "not true" in a text message to CNBC.
- Semafor had reported that Hassett was exploring roles outside the administration prior to the recent midterm elections, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and counselor David Zervos mentioned as potential replacements.
- A White House official confirmed to CNBC that there is no basis for the reports of Hassett's departure and emphasized his continued role in advancing President Trump's economic policies.
- Despite Hassett's denial, several other Trump administration officials have resigned following the Democrats' significant victories in the November 3 midterm elections, which shifted control of Congress.
