Hassett on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don’t buy it’
Hassett lashes out at poll gloom, citing a strong jobs report as proof the U.S. consumer remains robust.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
- Primary Driver: Hassett lashes out at poll gloom, citing a strong jobs report as proof the U.S. consumer remains robust.
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He said the employment figures demonstrate a “very strong” consumer base and said he “just don’t buy” recent poll results that show rising dissatisfaction with the economy. InvestingLive posted the full comment, emphasizing Hassett’s interpretation of the jobs data.
Barron's described him as a top White House advisor dismissing the polls, while The Hill quoted his exact phrasing, “I just don’t buy it.” The Independent noted his argument that unhappiness would appear in the data if it existed, and The Daily Beast labeled the remark a “jaw‑dropping verdict” from a Trump‑aligned adviser. Policymakers may reference his remarks in upcoming briefings.
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NEC Director Kevin Hassett: US jobs report says the US consumer is very stronginvestingLive · 4h ago
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Trump Stooge Gives Jaw-Dropping Verdict on Dismal ReportThe Daily Beast · 4h ago
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Top White House Advisor Dismisses Polls Showing Rising DissatisfactionBarron's · 4h ago
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Trump economic adviser bafflingly says ‘if people were unhappy, it’d show up in the data’The Independent · 4h ago
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Hassett on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don’t buy it’The Hill · 4h ago
Quick answers
Who is Kevin Hassett?
He is the director of the National Economic Council.
What data did Hassett cite to challenge the polls?
He referenced the latest U.S. jobs report, saying it shows a very strong consumer.
How did media outlets characterize his remarks?
InvestingLive published the full comment; Barron's called him a top White House advisor dismissing polls; The Hill quoted his “I just don’t buy it” line; The Independent highlighted his claim that unhappiness would appear in the data; The Daily Beast described the remark as a “jaw‑dropping verdict” from a Trump‑aligned adviser.
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