Trump’s Economic Adviser Defends Economy Amid Polling Contradictions
Trump's economic adviser claims dissatisfaction wouldn't appear in data, despite polls showing rising discontent.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A top economic advisor to former President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about public dissatisfaction with the economy, insisting that such sentiment would be reflected in official statistics.
Kevin Hassett, former director of the National Economic Council, made the remarks during an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union, where he defended the administration’s economic record against criticism over recent job numbers and consumer sentiment.
The interview followed the release of September’s jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy adding only 29,000 jobs—far below expectations. Hassett cited the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey, noting that Republicans reported more optimism than Democrats, but argued that the poll was flawed and not representative of the broader population.
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He also responded to questions about Trump’s 2024 campaign promise to reduce mortgage rates to 3%, pointing to current housing activity and income growth as indicators of a strong economy. However, critics highlighted the sharp rise in mortgage rates this year, along with concerns over inflation and gas prices.
Hassett faced pushback from host Jake Tapper, who questioned the discrepancy between polling data and government statistics. The conversation underscored growing divisions in public perception of the economy, with Democrats expressing greater dissatisfaction compared to Republicans.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
