White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the government would “100% support” Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Walsh and any interest rate decisions made by the Committee this week. However, Hassett said that after Trump previously stated that he was uncertain whether the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates, both he and President Trump saw no reason to raise interest rates.

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the government would “100% support” Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Walsh and any interest rate decisions made by the Committee this week. However, Hassett said that after Trump previously stated that he was uncertain whether the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates, both he and President Trump saw no reason to raise interest rates.