Kevin Hassett Claims U.S. Economy Is in a Boom Despite Polls

• Kevin Hassett, NEC director, dismissed negative economic polls, claiming the U.S. economy is in a boom.
• During a CNBC interview, Hassett cited strong consumer spending as evidence of economic strength.
• Hassett argued that if economic polls were accurate, people wouldn't be spending on luxury items like trips to nice hotels.
• Hassett's comments were made in response to recent negative economic surveys, emphasizing a positive outlook on the economy.
• The NEC director's statements highlight a divergence between economic data and public sentiment regarding the economy's health.