[Hassett: If the Fed Raises Rates, Trump Will Have an Opinion] Jin10 Data, September 11 – Kevin Hassett, Director of the U.S. White House National Economic Council: Inflation has clearly been slowing over the past three months. If the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, President Trump will certainly express his opinion. We are able to distribute $5,000 in a fiscally responsible manner, and President Trump is very serious about the $5,000 proposal.