State of the Union Interviews with Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett
Nov 23, 2025
This week features Kevin Hassett, a former White House economist, discussing the impact of inflation and collaboration between Trump and New York's mayor-elect on affordability. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks candidly about Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation, linking it to the Epstein files investigation and her own Senate ambitions. Sen. Bill Cassidy provides insight into vaccine safety debates and proposes converting ACA premium tax credits into health savings accounts to empower patients while addressing skyrocketing healthcare costs.
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Inflation Is Improving But Costs Remain Elevated
- Kevin A. Hassett argues inflation is coming down and many prices are falling since the high months last year.
- He warns high past inflation plus higher interest rates raised typical mortgage payments dramatically, worsening household costs.
Shift Subsidies Into Health Savings Accounts
- Kevin A. Hassett says give money to people via health savings accounts rather than subsidizing insurers directly.
- He argues this will push downward pressure on Obamacare premiums by returning funds to patients.
Immediate Reaction To Greene's Resignation
- Jasmine Crockett describes her initial reaction to Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation as disbelief and frustration.
- She contrasts Greene's inability to 'take the heat' with her own duty to serve Texas 30 despite threats.