White House economic director Kevin Hassett downplays consumer anxiety over inflation in Sunday interview.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett appeared on ABC News' "This Week" and argued that real wages are rising despite inflation. Recent data shows wages trailed inflation in April, and consumer sentiment fell to record lows in University of Michigan survey.
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3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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Politico
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Coverage splits between those citing disconnect between Hassett's optimism and economic strain (ABC, Mother Jones) versus Politico's focus on his critique of media narratives amplifying hardship.
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Sparse coverage · 3 outlets
“Kevin Hassett urges Americans to look at whole picture on prices”
“White House economic director downplays economic anxiety amid higher prices”
“Trump’s Top Economic Adviser Doesn’t Seem to Get That People Are Struggling”
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