White House Bullish on Economic Growth

White House Confident in Economic Growth as Black Friday Spending Rises

The White House is more confident that the U.S. economy will grow in 2026 after spending around Thanksgiving and Black Friday rose, White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said on Sunday. Hassett, who is head of the National Economic Council, said in an interview with CBS News’s “Face the Nation” that there was about a 10 percent increase in online sales on Black Friday, compared with the annual shopping day last year. “I think the folks who …

Robust post-Thanksgiving sales defy economic doomsayers, White House's chief economist says

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that retailers enjoyed a "blockbuster" sales weekend after Thanksgiving despite narratives about economic pessimism under President Trump.

White House Bullish on Economic Growth

“White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday that record Black Friday sales underscore the administration’s optimism on economic growth despite concerns around tariffs and inflation,” Politico reports. And Cyber Monday starts early.