President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser Kevin Hassett drew criticism online this weekend after boasting of a paltry decrease in the cost of turkey this Thanksgiving as evidence of Trump’s strength in handling the economy. Hassett, who chairs the White House National Economic Council, suggested that his family’s Thanksgiving meal was more plentiful than ever this year due to a savings of 19 cents. “Turkey prices were down 19 cents,” he said in an appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend” Sunday. But you can get the fancy one if you want, too.”Kevin Hassett: "Turkey prices were down 19 cents. I bought two different ones because some other show was criticizing me because I said, 'Oh, generic turkeys are pretty good.'
