National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and the White House denied a report that he would leave the Trump administration in the coming weeks. Hassett told CNBC’s Eamon Javers that the report was not true, while the White House said there was no factual basis for it and that Hassett would continue advancing President Donald Trump’s economic policies. Semafor had reported that Hassett was inquiring about roles outside the administration, with the possibility of a departure not tied to the GOP’s losses in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his counselor David Zervos were identified as potential successors, although the report said plans could change. Hassett has led the NEC throughout Trump’s second term after chairing the Council of Economic Advisers during Trump’s first term. He has defended Trump’s tariffs and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in media appearances, while also criticizing former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest-rate policy. Hassett was considered for the Federal Reserve chair before Kevin Warsh was selected. The report comes amid broader administration turnover following the midterms, including Stephen Miller’s replacement of Susie Wiles as chief of staff, Richard Walters’ departure as deputy chief of staff and the exit of four Justice Department officials, including Harmeet Dhillon.