In brief: National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is expected to leave the White House in the coming weeks, according to three people familiar with his plans. Hassett has been exploring outside roles since before the midterm elections. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his counselor David Zervos are among those being considered as replacements. A White House official disputed the report, and Hassett later denied the plan in a text to CNBC.
Key questions
What did the White House say about Hassett leaving?
A White House official told Semafor there is ‘no factual basis’ for the reporting, calling Hassett ‘a key member of President Trump’s economic team’ who will continue advancing Trump’s economic policies.
What other staffing changes have hit the Trump administration recently?
Hassett’s deputy Ryan Baasch left at the end of September, and Trump replaced chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is also facing scrutiny over his handling of export controls on AI chips.
Source: Semafor — Hassett expected to depart White House. Also reported by NBC News, thehill.com.
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