Summary

  • Kevin Hassett, a White House economic adviser, is expected to step down from his current post.
  • Scott Bessent, the US Treasury secretary, is being considered as a candidate to succeed Hassett.
  • However, the timing of Hassett's departure and whether Bessent will be appointed as his successor have not been finalized.

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Kevin Hassett, a White House economic adviser, is expected to step down from his current role, and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is being considered as a potential successor.

Cointelegraph reported on Nov. 13, citing Semafor, that Hassett is expected to leave the White House, with Bessent under discussion as his replacement.

Bessent currently leads the Treasury Department. If the personnel change goes ahead, he would move to a White House post tied to economic policy.

Still, the timing of Hassett's departure and whether Bessent will be appointed have not been finalized.

JH Kim