National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett denied reports on Friday that he plans to leave his post in the White House in the coming weeks.
That report is “not true,” Hassett told CNBC’s Eamon Javers in a text message.
The denial arrived after Semafor published a report earlier on Friday afternoon stating that Hassett had been inquiring about roles outside the administration. According to that reporting, the inquiries began even before the midterm elections.
The earlier report also floated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his counselor, David Zervos, as potential replacements for Hassett.
A White House official responded to the claims later on Friday in a statement issued to CNBC, asserting that “there is no factual basis for this reporting.”
“Kevin Hassett is a key member of President Trump’s economic team and will continue working to advance President Trump’s economic policies,” the official said on condition of anonymity.
When reached by phone following the publication of the initial story, Zervos declined to comment.
White House Departures and Administration Changes
While Hassett pushed back against rumors of his departure, several other administration figures have stepped down in the wake of the November 3 midterm elections.
Democrats won control of Congress in the midterm elections, changing how laws will be passed for the rest of President Donald Trump's term.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles left her role on Friday and was succeeded by Stephen Miller.
Multiple Department of Justice officials have also departed since Election Day. Among them are Harmeet Dhillon, a leader in the DOJ’s civil rights division, and John Eisenberg, who headed the national security division.
