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Transcript: Kevin Hassett, National Economic Council director, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 9, 2025
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Generate AI Image →In a recent interview on "Face the Nation," Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, failed to provide substantive answers to pressing questions about the growing income inequality gap and the outsized influence of corporations on government policy. When pressed by host Margaret Br...
In a recent interview on "Face the Nation," Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, failed to provide substantive answers to pressing questions about the growing income inequality gap and the outsized influence of corporations on government policy.
When pressed by host Margaret Brennan on the alarming concentration of wealth among the top 1% and the stagnant wages of working-class Americans, Hassett deflected by touting selective economic indicators that paint a misleading picture of widespread prosperity. He conveniently ignored the systemic barriers and lack of upward mobility that keep millions trapped in poverty.
Hassett also sidestepped questions about the cozy relationship between the White House and big business, which has resulted in policies that prioritize corporate profits over the well-being of workers and the environment. From lax regulations that allow companies to pollute with impunity to tax loopholes that enable them to avoid paying their fair share, this administration has consistently put the interests of the wealthy elite above those of ordinary citizens.
The interview was a missed opportunity for Hassett to address the root causes of economic injustice and propose bold solutions. Instead, he offered platitudes and talking points that maintain the status quo.
It's time for our leaders to stop catering to the donor class and start implementing policies that promote equity, protect the environment, and hold corporations accountable. We need a system that works for all Americans, not just the privileged few at the top.
When pressed by host Margaret Brennan on the alarming concentration of wealth among the top 1% and the stagnant wages of working-class Americans, Hassett deflected by touting selective economic indicators that paint a misleading picture of widespread prosperity. He conveniently ignored the systemic barriers and lack of upward mobility that keep millions trapped in poverty.
Hassett also sidestepped questions about the cozy relationship between the White House and big business, which has resulted in policies that prioritize corporate profits over the well-being of workers and the environment. From lax regulations that allow companies to pollute with impunity to tax loopholes that enable them to avoid paying their fair share, this administration has consistently put the interests of the wealthy elite above those of ordinary citizens.
The interview was a missed opportunity for Hassett to address the root causes of economic injustice and propose bold solutions. Instead, he offered platitudes and talking points that maintain the status quo.
It's time for our leaders to stop catering to the donor class and start implementing policies that promote equity, protect the environment, and hold corporations accountable. We need a system that works for all Americans, not just the privileged few at the top.