Kevin Hassett Denies Reports of White House Departure

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett denied reports that he is planning to leave the White House. The denial followed a Semafor report claiming Hassett had been seeking roles outside the administration and suggesting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent or counselor David Zervos as potential replacements.

A White House official stated there is no factual basis for the reporting and asserted that Hassett remains a key member of President Donald Trump's economic team.

These reports emerge during a period of significant turnover within the Trump administration following Democratic victories in the November 3 midterm elections, which flipped control of Congress. Recent departures include White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, who was succeeded by Stephen Miller on Friday, as well as Department of Justice officials Harmeet Dhillon and John Eisenberg.