Bloomberg
Hassett Says Jobs Data Strong, Criticizes Fed's Powell
Thursday, July 2, 2026
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the U.S. jobs market is on an "upward trajectory" while commenting on the June employment report. Hassett criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during an appearance on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Bloomberg reported the remarks but did not provide additional details on Hassett's specific criticisms of Powell.
