Trump Adviser Fires Back at NBC Host Over 'Shooting the Messenger' Claim About BLS Firing

Kevin Hassett fires back at NBC host Kristen Welker after she accused him of 'shooting the messenger' for criticizing President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hassett defended himself against Welker's claims that he was targeting her rather than the president's actions.

Kevin Hassett, a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, fired back at NBC host Kristen Welker over her claim that Trump was 'shooting the messenger' by firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after she criticized his economic policies on air. Hassett denied this characterization and accused Welker of misrepresenting the situation. The President had previously announced the removal of BLS Commissioner Jeffrey Williams, citing concerns about labor market data quality. Hassett also defended Trump's decision to replace Williams with a new director who would take over the agency in October.

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