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Trump's Adviser Faces Backlash Over Misleading Turkey Price Claims

12/2/2025

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Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump's top economic adviser, faced backlash after claiming a 19-cent decline in turkey prices proves economic success on Fox and Friends Weekend.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 2.7% increase in food-at-home prices from September 2024 to September 2025.
Trump continues to criticize Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell while weighing Hassett as a potential next Fed chair.

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Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump's top economic adviser, faced backlash after claiming a 19-cent decline in turkey prices proves economic success on Fox and Friends Weekend.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 2.7% increase in food-at-home prices from September 2024 to September 2025.
Trump continues to criticize Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell while weighing Hassett as a potential next Fed chair.