# Hassett denies he's leaving White House

> The National Economic Council director rejects reports he plans to depart the administration in coming weeks.
- Title: Hassett denies he's leaving White House · CNBC | Shortify
- Summary: The National Economic Council director rejects reports he plans to depart the administration in coming weeks.
- Keywords: kevin hassett, national economic council, white house, trump administration, midterm election, CNBC
- Source: CNBC — https://cnbc.com/2026/11/13/kevin-hassett-white-house-nec.html
- Author: Kevin Breuninger
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:43:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kevin hassett, national economic council, white house, trump administration, midterm election, business, finance
## Hassett denies departure report
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNBC's Eamon Javers in a text message that a report he is leaving the White House is not true.

> not true
## Semafor reported inquiry outside role
Semafor reported Friday that Hassett has been inquiring about roles outside the administration, even before Republicans' drubbing in last week's midterm election.
## White House official denies reporting
A White House official told CNBC there is no factual basis for the reporting, stating Hassett is a key member of President Trump's economic team and will continue advancing his economic policies.

> There is no factual basis for this reporting.
## Key takeaway

Kevin Hassett denied a report he is leaving the White House, calling it not true, as other Trump officials have stepped down since the midterm election.