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Kevin Hassett Calls Affordability Crisis ‘A Myth,’ Says Americans Are ‘A Trillion Dollars Better Off’ Than When Trump Took Office, After Adjusting for Inflation

Oct 28, 2026 · 06:11 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Kevin Hassett Calls Affordability Crisis ‘A Myth,’ Says Americans Are ‘A Trillion Dollars Better Off’ Than When Trump Took Office, After Adjusting for Inflation

Kevin Hassett calls affordability crisis a “myth,” citing inflation-adjusted consumption gains for Americans.

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A top official says Americans have more money than before, after accounting for inflation. When you hear about affordability trouble, think about whether prices have gone up faster than paychecks.

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