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May 23, 2026 Kevin Hassett dismissed inflation and consumer-spending concerns as politically motivated Corroborated Economic Structure
A White House economic advisor downplayed worsening economic indicators as partisan sentiment rather than measurable hardship, undermining honest public accounting of economic conditions.
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- White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett dismissed consumer spending concerns — White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stated on Fox News that despite higher gas prices, consumers remain optimistic because they are spending more money on everything, not just gas. When asked about grocery prices, Hassett blamed energy-efficient refrigerator regulations. He reiterated expectations of GDP growth exceeding 6% once the Iran conflict concludes, a forecast he has repeated monthly for 17 months.
- Kevin Hassett claims Iran war has not hurt the economy — White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett appeared on television claiming that Trump's Iran war has not hurt the economy at all. When presented with consumer sentiment data that has cratered to its lowest levels ever, Hassett suggested that consumer sentiment should no longer be called "consumer sentiment" but rather "political sentiment," characterizing it as a "political variable" rather than an economic indicator. He argued that when Americans report feeling terrible about the economy, they are expressing partisanship rather than genuine economic concern.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 71 – 2026-05-23–2026-05-29
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May 23, 2026 Kevin Hassett claimed Trump's Iran war has not hurt the economy, reframing negative sentiment as "political" Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
A senior economic advisor redefined measurable negative economic data as partisan bias, attempting to deny consequences of administration policy.
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- Kevin Hassett claims Iran war has not hurt the economy — White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett appeared on television claiming that Trump's Iran war has not hurt the economy at all. When presented with consumer sentiment data that has cratered to its lowest levels ever, Hassett suggested that consumer sentiment should no longer be called "consumer sentiment" but rather "political sentiment," characterizing it as a "political variable" rather than an economic indicator. He argued that when Americans report feeling terrible about the economy, they are expressing partisanship rather than genuine economic concern.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 71 – 2026-05-23–2026-05-29
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