Trump to Appoint Hassett as National Economic Council Head

Nov 26, 2024, 07:15 PM

President-elect Donald Trump is set to appoint Kevin Hassett as the head of the National Economic Council (NEC), according to multiple reports from sources familiar with the matter. Hassett, who previously served as the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers during Trump's first term, is expected to lead the NEC, a key role in shaping the administration's economic policy, including tax, trade, and spending agendas. An official announcement is anticipated soon.