Trump eco adviser Hassett (remember him?) admits oil price spike will raise inflation

  • Hassett then goes on to try to soften the blow.
Kevin Hassett

Kevin Hassett is Director of the National Economic Council in Trump's White House.

  • Says the oil price spike will raise the CPI
  • Tries to soften the blow saying it'll be a 'one time' thing.

Yeah, right.

Info via Fox.

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