White House economic adviser defends Trump’s job market
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By CNN
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White House economic adviser defends Trump’s job market
CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on job growth under President Donald Trump. Hassett claimed the economy is ‘booming,’ and noted gains in manufacturing and construction jobs.