Hassett Calls Economy the 'Best We've Ever Seen' Ahead of Midterms
The National Economic Council director said on Sunday that the economy is the best the country has seen, as the administration and Republicans make their final pitches before the midterm elections.
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council (NEC), said on Sunday that the economy is the "best we’ve ever seen," The Hill reported. The remarks came as the Trump administration and Republicans make their final pitches heading into the midterm elections, according to the report.
The Hill reported that Hassett framed his assessment as the great big picture of the economy, describing it in broad terms rather than through specific figures in the portion of his remarks that the outlet summarized.
The report was written by Ryan Mancini. Its account of the remarks, as excerpted, does not include additional data, policy details, or responses from other officials, and it does not state where the remarks were delivered.
According to The Hill, the comments were made in the closing stretch of the campaign season, when the administration and Republican candidates are seeking to make their case to voters. The outlet's summary of the interview is brief, and readers seeking the full context of Hassett's comments would need the complete report.
Sources: The Hill: Hassett says the economy is ‘best we’ve ever seen’.