Trump’s economist takes lying to an Olympian level on Fox News
Kevin Hassett, Director of Trump's Economic Council, appeared on Fox News to defend the economy and challenge the network's polling data. Hassett argued that Fox News polls too many Democrats and pushed back against low consumer approval ratings. During the broadcast, he described the economy as strong with low inflation and attributed rising prices to President Biden. Hassett also accused Fox News of being part of the far left media, while critics reacted negatively to his comments regarding the cost of hamburgers.
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- ✓ Kevin Hassett, Director of Trump's Economic Council, appeared on Fox News to defend the economy and challenge the network's polling data.
- ✓ Hassett argued that Fox News polls too many Democrats and pushed back against low consumer approval ratings.
- ✓ During the broadcast, he described the economy as strong with low inflation and attributed rising prices to President Biden.
What changed
Kevin Hassett publicly accused Fox News of being part of the far left media during a discussion on economic polling.
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Trump Economic Council Director Challenges Fox News Over Polling
Kevin Hassett, Director of Trump's Economic Council, appeared on Fox News to defend the economy and challenge the network's polling data. Hassett argued that Fox News polls too many Democrats and pushed back against low consumer approval ratings. During the broadcast, he described the economy as strong with low inflation and attributed rising prices to President Biden. Hassett also accused Fox News of being part of the far left media, while critics reacted negatively to his comments regarding the cost of hamburgers.
Why it matters
Economic perceptions and inflation rates remain central points of political contention. This interaction highlights a rare instance of a Trump advisor criticizing Fox News's internal data. The dispute centers on whether current economic indicators reflect reality or polling bias.
Still unconfirmed
- Kevin Hassett claimed the economy is strong with low inflation.
- Hassett stated that Fox News polls too many Democrats.
- Hassett accused Fox News of being part of the far left media.
- Hassett blamed President Biden for rising prices.
- Critics described Hassett's comments about hamburgers as offensively ignorant.
What to watch next
- Response from Fox News regarding its polling methodology
- Further public statements from the Trump Economic Council on inflation data
confidence 70%Sources used for this update (6)
- Daily Kos — Trump’s economist takes lying to an Olympian level on Fox News - “Strong economy with low inflation”
- Yahoo — Hassett pushes back on low economic, consumer approval
- TheWrap — 'They Poll Way Too Many Democrats': Trump's Economic Council Director Challenges Fox News Polling On Air
- Irish Star — Trump lackey continues to blame Biden for rising prices as inflation reaches new high
- rawstory.com — Hassett's hamburger humblebrag leaves Americans heaving: 'This is offensively ignorant'
- Daily Kos — WHUT? Trump’s Chief Economic Advisor Accuses Fox News of Being Part of the Far Left Media
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