From The Straits Times · · 50s
Kevin Hassett to leave Trump administration
Trump administration's economic chief expected to step down.
In brief
Trump administration's economic chief expected to step down. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, is expected to leave the Trump administration in coming weeks after inquiring about roles outside since before the Nov 3 midterm elections. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Kevin Hassett
Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, was said to have been inquiring about roles outside the administration since before the Nov 3 midterm elections.
Expected departure
Semafor reported on Nov 13 that Hassett is expected to depart the Trump administration in the coming weeks, not tied to the Nov 3 midterm election results.
Potential replacements
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his counsellor David Zervos are among those being considered to replace Hassett, with his plans possibly changing.
What to remember
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, is expected to leave the Trump administration in coming weeks after inquiring about roles outside since before the Nov 3 midterm elections.
