Kevin Hassett.
American economist (born 1962)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Bill Murray appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he promoted a travel series about Ireland and commented on Kevin Hassett.Some support2 reports
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Kevin Hassett tracks consumer hardship due to the Iran conflict as the US and Israel bomb Iran's nuclear program.Some support1 report
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Jamie Dimon discussed the economy in Newsweek while Mark Zandi disputed claims made by Kevin Hassett and Jamie Dimon.Some support1 report
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Kevin Hassett and Stuart Varney discussed a recent disappointing inflation report on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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Trump, advised by experts like Kevin Hassett, is utilizing Bureau of Labor Statistics reports and Federal Reserve projections to inform the economic agenda of the President.Well supported6 reports
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Houthis attacked a Saudi pipeline while Trump declared war on Iran and appointed Kevin Hassett as top official.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Kevin Hassett, NEC Director, appeared on CNN while the ending of FIFA caused hospitality unemployment.Some support2 reports
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Kevin Hassett commented on May 26th that regional tensions are affecting oil prices and inflation.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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Advisers are studying the potential impact of diesel export bans involving Donald Trump, Kevin Hassett, and Jamieson Greer.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration is utilizing the Treasury Secretary's office and seeking expert economic validation for its policies.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Kevin Hassett commented on Fed targets, blaming current inflation on Biden's tenure amid geopolitical tensions.Some support1 report
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Kevin Hassett cited Trump's supply side policies as economic data showed inflation outpacing wage growth, earning support from the White House.Well supported7 reports
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Hassett discussed AI risks to CNBC while Congress called for government involvement in the AI race, alongside Trump's push for US dominance over China.Some support1 report
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Trump uses media to announce policy proposals, with Kevin Hassett serving as his economic adviser.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Trump's administration, advised by Kevin Hassett, was involved in policy changes regarding digital assets and held vested shares in Coinbase.Some support1 report
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Central banks adjusted rate policies while Kevin Hassett argued AI could lower inflation, following Kevin Warsh's appointment as Fed chair.Well supported8 reports
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Karl Widerquist, a Georgetown professor, critiques Kevin Hassett's economic assertions.Some support1 report
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Kevin Hassett and Larry Kudlow discussed capital gains changes as part of broader economic policies.Some support2 reports
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Trump administration, involving Kevin Hassett, is developing a new tax package that aligns with the election playbook.Some support3 reports
Gone quiet
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Expert Kevin Hassett appeared on Fox Business to discuss economic trends, citing nationwide gas price increases and high regulatory costs.Well supported5 reports
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Consumer sentiment surveys published by the Conference Board were influenced by the intensification of war in the Middle East, involving input from the University of Michigan and Kevin Hassett.Well supported32 reports2 developments inside
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Kevin Hassett discussed economic policy on Fox News while Iran controlled launch sites in the Strait of Hormuz and supported Hezbollah.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump and Kevin Hassett discussed economic data and consumer sentiment, defending administration policies using data from Gallup and the University of Michigan.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Kevin Hassett used Fox News to discuss how the Iran war is contributing to economic headwinds.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump StructuralDemocrats challenged Donald Trump's hardline immigration agenda and used the Associated Press to report on investigations.Moves Kevin Hassett
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White House StructuralA proposed arch near Arlington National Cemetery is facing legal scrutiny, with a judge questioning its security justification.Moves Kevin Hassett
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National Economic Council StructuralEli Cohen, Israel's Energy Minister, is involved in refinery evacuation decisions and political maneuvering regarding the Energy Minister position.Moves Kevin Hassett
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CNBC OperationalStuart Clark, a portfolio manager at Quilter, provided commentary to CNBC on November 2, 2026.Moves Kevin Hassett
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CNN OperationalAbdul El-Sayed is being analyzed in state elections, coinciding with commentary that AI could disrupt traditional news organizations.Moves Kevin Hassett
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Coinbase TransactionalARK Innovation ETF holds major positions in high-tech companies including Tempus AI, Coinbase, SpaceX, OpenAI, Nvidia, and Tesla.Moves Kevin Hassett
Connections
The 40 strongest of 64, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
National Economic Council Structural
Kevin Hassett holds the formal role of Director within the National Economic Council.
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Donald Trump Structural
Kevin Hassett served as a key economic advisor and director within Donald Trump's administration.
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White House Structural
Kevin Hassett holds a formal, current director role within the White House National Economic Council and related panels.
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FED Operational
Kevin Hassett provides expert commentary and advisory input regarding the FED's monetary policy and economic outlook.
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Fox News Operational
Kevin Hassett actively utilizes Fox News as a platform to discuss economic policy and challenge its reporting.
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Fox Business Operational
Kevin Hassett provides economic commentary and is interviewed on the Fox Business channel.
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CNBC Operational
Kevin Hassett regularly appears on CNBC to provide expert commentary and analysis on economic and political issues.
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CNN Operational
Kevin Hassett appears on CNN to provide commentary and defend economic policies.
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Jerome Powell Operational
Hassett publicly criticizes Powell's tenure and is considered a potential successor to the Fed Chair role.
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Lisa Cook Operational
Kevin Hassett is actively investigating and pressuring Lisa Cook through a professional committee.
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NEC Structural
Kevin Hassett serves in a directorial capacity within NEC.
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Joe Biden Operational
Kevin Hassett actively criticizes Joe Biden's administration regarding its economic performance and inflation.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Mentioned together
Kevin Hassett frequently comments on and analyzes economic data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Coinbase Transactional
Kevin Hassett holds vested shares in the company Coinbase.
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Larry Kudlow Operational
The two economic commentators engage in professional discussions regarding inflation trends, economic policies, and tax proposals.
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Scott Bessent Operational
The two individuals compete in the public economic discourse by selectively presenting favorable economic data.
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Bill Hemmer Transactional
Hemmer and Hassett jointly discussed and raised mortgage rates in a specific market context.
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Peter Doocy Operational
Doocy actively questions and challenges Hassett regarding his economic views.
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Stuart Varney Mentioned together
The two individuals are commentators who interact to discuss shared economic events, such as inflation reports and Fed rates.
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Dario Amodei Mentioned together
Hassett professionally regards Amodei's proposals as a valid model for assessment.
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California Shared context
Kevin Hassett cites California as an example of a state with high regulatory costs.
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Anthropic Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared context of government oversight regarding the AI industry's responsibilities.
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Bloomberg Television Operational
Bloomberg Television interacts with Kevin Hassett regarding potential funding sources through a reconciliation process.
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Howard Lutnick Operational
Lutnick initiated contact with Hassett regarding California's priorities and policy reviews.
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Goldman Sachs Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in articles discussing market benchmarks and investment trends.
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OpenAI Shared context
Hassett commented on the private sector's role in AI, which includes companies like OpenAI.
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Federal Reserve Bank Operational
Kevin Hassett provides commentary and analysis regarding Federal Reserve Bank policy decisions.
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Conference Board Mentioned together
Kevin Hassett lent expert credibility to the Conference Board's economic index and research findings.
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Jake Tapper Operational
Jake Tapper and Kevin Hassett engage in public discourse, with Tapper questioning Hassett on economic claims.
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Mark Zandi Operational
Mark Zandi actively disputes Kevin Hassett's claims regarding the state of the economy.
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Pamela Brown Mentioned together
The two individuals are co-mentioned in articles discussing economic data and administration claims.
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Middle East Shared context
The relationship is established as one where the geopolitical context of the Middle East influences global economic factors like oil prices and inflation.
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Jackson Hole Shared context
The two entities were co-present at the Jackson Hole conference, discussing current economic issues.
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Thomas Barkin Operational
The two individuals hold differing professional views regarding current employment data.
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Singapore Mentioned together
The evidence is a single, generic statement about A's function (location) and does not establish a direct link to B.
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Steven Cheung Operational
Steven Cheung publicly defended Kevin Hassett's economic stance.
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C-SPAN Shared context
C-SPAN serves as the broadcast platform for Kevin Hassett to discuss economic and trade issues.
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New York Mentioned together
Kevin Hassett has commented on the role of high regulatory states, such as New York, in driving inflation.
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AAA Mentioned together
The two individuals are thematically linked through cited data concerning nationwide increases in gas prices.
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Bill Murray Mentioned together
Bill Murray made a public comment mocking Kevin Hassett's grin.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
4 events- Kevin Hassett tracks consumer hardship due to the Iran conflict as the US and Israel bomb Iran's nuclear program.
- Jamie Dimon discussed the economy in Newsweek while Mark Zandi disputed claims made by Kevin Hassett and Jamie Dimon.
- Kevin Hassett and Stuart Varney discussed a recent disappointing inflation report on October 14, 2026.
- Houthis attacked a Saudi pipeline while Trump declared war on Iran and appointed Kevin Hassett as top official.
September 2026
6 events- Trump, advised by experts like Kevin Hassett, is utilizing Bureau of Labor Statistics reports and Federal Reserve projections to inform the economic agenda of the President.
- Advisers are studying the potential impact of diesel export bans involving Donald Trump, Kevin Hassett, and Jamieson Greer.
- The Trump administration is utilizing the Treasury Secretary's office and seeking expert economic validation for its policies.
- Kevin Hassett commented on Fed targets, blaming current inflation on Biden's tenure amid geopolitical tensions.
- Hassett discussed AI risks to CNBC while Congress called for government involvement in the AI race, alongside Trump's push for US dominance over China.
- Trump's administration, advised by Kevin Hassett, was involved in policy changes regarding digital assets and held vested shares in Coinbase.
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August 2026
5 events- Kevin Hassett, NEC Director, appeared on CNN while the ending of FIFA caused hospitality unemployment.
- Trump uses media to announce policy proposals, with Kevin Hassett serving as his economic adviser.
- Karl Widerquist, a Georgetown professor, critiques Kevin Hassett's economic assertions.
- Kevin Hassett and Larry Kudlow discussed capital gains changes as part of broader economic policies.
- Trump administration, involving Kevin Hassett, is developing a new tax package that aligns with the election playbook.
June 2026
8 events- Kevin Hassett commented on May 26th that regional tensions are affecting oil prices and inflation.
- Kevin Hassett cited Trump's supply side policies as economic data showed inflation outpacing wage growth, earning support from the White House.
- Central banks adjusted rate policies while Kevin Hassett argued AI could lower inflation, following Kevin Warsh's appointment as Fed chair.
- Expert Kevin Hassett appeared on Fox Business to discuss economic trends, citing nationwide gas price increases and high regulatory costs.
- Consumer sentiment surveys published by the Conference Board were influenced by the intensification of war in the Middle East, involving input from the University of Michigan and Kevin Hassett.
- Kevin Hassett discussed economic policy on Fox News while Iran controlled launch sites in the Strait of Hormuz and supported Hezbollah.
- Donald Trump and Kevin Hassett discussed economic data and consumer sentiment, defending administration policies using data from Gallup and the University of Michigan.
- Kevin Hassett used Fox News to discuss how the Iran war is contributing to economic headwinds.