India, Nov. 14 -- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has denied reports that he is preparing to leave the Trump administration in the coming weeks. His denial came after a Semafor report said he was exploring jobs outside the government, with possible replacements already being considered.

Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, on Friday rejected a report that he is expected to leave the White House in the coming weeks, according to CNBC. The report is "not true," Hassett told CNBC's Eamon Javers in a text message.

As per CNBC, a White House official also gave a statement later on Friday. "There is no factual basis for this reporting," the official said. "Kevin Hassett is a key member of President Trump's ...