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Hassett’s Claim That Americans Are ‘Spending More on Everything’ Draws Widespread Criticism

The exchange highlights a split between White House reliance on private credit‑card and GDP data and independent surveys that report record‑low consumer mood.

White House Touts Economic Turnaround as Markets Set Records, Voters Remain Skeptical

U.S. Growth Jumps to 4.3% as Hiring Slumps, Fueling a 'Jobless Boom' Debate