Watch CNBC's full interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett

Who Is Kevin Hassett? The Economist Trump May Install as Fed Chair...

(New York, New York) – Kevin Hassett is a longtime conservative economist who has emerged as a leading contender to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, especially as current chair Jerome Powell faces mounting scrutiny from federal prosecutors over statements tied to costly renovations at the Fed’s Washington headquarters. Hassett currently serves as director of the National Economic Council and is one of President Donald Trump’s closes…

Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett Discusses Economic Situation and Jerome Powell Investigation

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett appears on CNBC to discuss the current status of the Trump economy.  Obviously, the first question to Hassett surrounds the announcement by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell that he is under a grand jury investigation. Director Hassett rightly notes the DOJ is independently investigating the issues of Powell as a […]

Watch CNBC's full interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss details of the criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell, impact on future Fed independence, state of the economy, strength of the labor market, and more.

Powell criminal probe upends Trump's search for a new Fed chair

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett (left) and former Fed Gov. Kevin Warsh are leading prediction market odds for the likehood of becoming President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve. AP, Getty, and Reuters President Donald Trump's efforts to replace Jerome Powell have taken a…