Hassett on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don’t buy it’
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett rejected recent polls showing American dissatisfaction with the economy during a Sunday appearance on CNN's State of the Union. Hassett called the negative data a classic Democrat move by partisan pollsters ahead of an election cycle. He argued that if consumers were truly unhappy, it would appear in consumption data, but noted that retailers are performing well and the US jobs report indicates a very strong consumer.
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- ✓ National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNN's Jake Tapper that he does not believe recent polls showing negative American feelings about the economy.
- ✓ Hassett claimed that if people were unhappy, the data would show it through decreased spending, but stated retailers are doing well.
- ✓ Hassett described the negative polling as a classic Democrat move by possibly partisan pollsters ahead of an election cycle.
What changed
Kevin Hassett explicitly attributed negative economic polling to partisan Democratic tactics in a CNN interview.
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NEC Director Kevin Hassett Dismisses Negative Economic Polling
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett rejected recent polls showing American dissatisfaction with the economy during a Sunday appearance on CNN's State of the Union. Hassett called the negative data a classic Democrat move by partisan pollsters ahead of an election cycle. He argued that if consumers were truly unhappy, it would appear in consumption data, but noted that retailers are performing well and the US jobs report indicates a very strong consumer.
Why it matters
The remarks come 30 days before an election cycle as Republicans face challenges regarding tariffs and an unpopular war in Iran. Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has contributed to US gas prices consistently exceeding an average of $4.
What is confirmed
- National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNN's Jake Tapper that he does not believe recent polls showing negative American feelings about the economy.
- Hassett claimed that if people were unhappy, the data would show it through decreased spending, but stated retailers are doing well.
- Hassett described the negative polling as a classic Democrat move by possibly partisan pollsters ahead of an election cycle.
Still unconfirmed
- The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused gas prices to consistently top an average of $4 in the U.S.
- The US jobs report indicates the US consumer is very strong.
What to watch next
- Upcoming election cycle polling data
- New consumption and retail spending reports
- Official US jobs report data
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (12)
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- The Independent — Trump economic adviser bafflingly says ‘if people were unhappy, it’d show up in the data’
- Barron's — Top White House Advisor Dismisses Polls Showing Rising Dissatisfaction
- The Daily Beast — Trump Stooge Gives Jaw-Dropping Verdict on Dismal Report
- investingLive — NEC Director Kevin Hassett: US jobs report says the US consumer is very strong
- www.democraticunderground.com — Hassett on negative polling on economy: 'I just don't buy it' - Democratic Underground Forums
- www.yahoo.com — Hassett on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don’t buy it’
- www.yahoo.com — Hassett Disputes Accuracy of Negative Polling on Economy
- www.trueobserver.com — Hassett says on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don’t ...
- congress.net — White House Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett Dismisses Negative ...
- tetmo.com — Hassett Rejects Negative Economic Polls, Citing Spending and ...
- transcripts.cnn.com — Interview With Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY); Interview With National Economic Council Director Kevin Ha....
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