Kevin Hassett is a former U.S. economist and Republican-aligned White House adviser. Known for his supply-side economic policy advocacy and prior role as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. Recently, Hassett has served as NEC Director, commenting on U.S.-Iran negotiations and domestic economic conditions. Last updated Jul 4th, 2026
"If a bank is making lots of loans to people that might be deported... then obviously that person's probably not going to pay back the loan, and so we view this as a financial stability measure that makes a great deal of sense."
“Real incomes are soaring. If you look at real wage data, then the typical American family has gained about $3,000 since Trump took office… for mining workers, their real incomes this year are up $7,000.”