National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended President Trump’s handling of the war with Iran, saying the president “had to act” and suggesting the alternative could have produced worse outcomes, The Hill reported Sept. 20, 2026.
The Hill’s report said Hassett made the remarks on Sunday, arguing that inaction could have led to dire consequences. The article attributed the comments to Hassett but did not provide additional context in the excerpt provided to Tippah News.
This report is based on The Hill’s coverage published Sept. 20, 2026; Tippah News has not independently confirmed the remarks.
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