Kevin Hassett scoffs at Cory Booker's allegations of insider trading over tariffs

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett laughed when asked about Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-NJ) allegation that President Donald Trump engaged in insider trading after his reversal on tariffs.

While Booker did not offer evidence, the senator alluded that the White House could have been giving insider information to stockholders before Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs that were meant to begin last week. While the tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China continue, the other 83 countries let out a collective sigh of relief while the markets improved after a six-week slump.