Kevin Hassett, director of the U.S. National Economic Council, has denied a report that he is expected to leave the White House in the coming weeks. In a message to CNBC’s Eamon Javers, Hassett said the report was “not true.”
Earlier, Semafor reported that Hassett had been exploring roles outside the administration. The outlet also said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his counselor David Zervos were among the names being discussed as possible replacements, citing unnamed sources.
A White House official later told CNBC that the report had “no factual basis.” The official said Hassett remains a key member of President Donald Trump’s economic team and will continue working to advance the president’s economic policies.
David Zervos declined to comment when reached by phone after Semafor’s story was published.
While Hassett has rejected talk of his departure, the Trump administration has already seen several personnel changes since the recent midterm elections. CNBC reported that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles left her role on Friday and was replaced by Stephen Miller, while several Department of Justice officials, including Harmeet Dhillon and John Eisenberg, have also exited since Election Day.
