Key takeaways
- Semafor reported earlier Friday afternoon that Hassett "has been inquiring about roles outside the administration," even before Republicans' drubbing in last week's midterm election.
- While Hassett denies he is departing the White House, several other Trump administration officials have stepped down since Democrats' staggering wins in the Nov. 3 midterm.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett poured cold water on a report that he's expected to leave the White House in the coming weeks. That report is "not true," Hassett told CNBC's Eamon Javers in a text message.
