# Hassett: Economy Robust, Politics Driving Negative Sentiment

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-05-24T20:41:01+00:00
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Hassett Dismisses Economic Concerns, Defends Administrations Stance on Gas Prices and Security Spending White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett downplays economic worries, citing strong job numbers and projected GDP growth. He attributes negative consumer sentiment to politics, not economic factors. Hassett defends the administrations stance on temporary gas price increases, expecting oil supplies to rebound once shipping lanes reopen. He also addresses criticism from The Wall Street Journal, defending increased security spending and accusing previous administrations of misusing government power. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8e9ca5e020532b2

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