Hassett says on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don't buy it’

Economic adviser dismisses recent polls showing widespread public dissatisfaction with the economy, calling them potentially politically motivated. The official suggests that negative sentiment reflected in surveys may be influenced by partisan interests ahead of an election. Skepticism is raised about the reliability of polling data amid broader economic concerns. The statement highlights a growing divide between public perception and government assessments of economic conditions.

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said Sunday that he doesn’t believe in recent polls that show Americans’ negative feelings about the economy. “Ahead of an election cycle, the fact that there's, you know, possibly partisan pollsters telling us that the people are really really depressed, it's a classic Democrat move, and I...