As the Dow Jones hit an all-time high this week, consumer sentiment hit an all-time low, Kevin Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council, told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that he believes “we should stop calling it consumer sentiment and start calling it political sentiment, because it’s really a political … Read more
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 24, 2026. NANCY CORDES: Welcome back to Face the Nation. We turn now to the Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, who joins … Read more
Missed the second half of the show? WHite House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Dr. Deborah Birx and Medal of Honor recipients retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams. Source link
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that although Spirit Airlines said rising fuel prices had contributed to its demise, “energy shocks don’t have a big effect” on other airlines’ business. But he acknowledged that “certainly, that will affect the profits for the airlines for a quarter … Read more
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 3, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We begin this morning with the director of the White House Economic Council. Kevin Hassett joins us from Los Angeles. Good early morning … Read more
The following is the transcript of the interview with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 15, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to President Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett. Good morning to you. KEVIN HASSETT, DIRECTOR NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL: Good morning. MARGARET BRENNAN: … Read more
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that so far, the war with Iran has cost $12 billion, adding that “right now, we’ve got what we need” on funding as lawmakers are preparing for a possible supplemental funding request from the White House. Source link