White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett Expected to Step Down, Continuity Likely Under Bessent Camp Successors

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett could leave his White House role in the coming weeks, Semafor reported, citing three sources. Hassett reportedly began exploring outside opportunities prior to the midterm elections, and his expected departure is unrelated to the election results.
Two potential replacements are under consideration:
• Scott Bessent: Current Treasury Secretary, who could hold both positions simultaneously.
• David Zervos: Counselor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Because both contenders come from Bessent's camp, existing policies on tariffs, taxes, and deregulation are expected to remain unchanged. The exit has not been confirmed, plans could still shift, and neither the White House nor the Treasury Department has commented.