Bill Murray Gets Trump Adviser Kevin Hassett to Say 'My Dog Just Died' on CNBC
During an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box, actor Bill Murray prompted former White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett to say 'My dog just died' to see his reaction.
On Monday, October 25, 2021, Bill Murray appeared on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to promote his new streaming docuseries, 'A Course Called Ireland', a travel and golf series exploring Ireland’s golf courses. During the interview, Murray interrupted a segment featuring Kevin Hassett, who was discussing economic data.
- Likely (71% confidence): Murray asked Hassett to say, 'My dog just died,' to see how he would react—particularly whether he would break his smile. 12
- Confirmed (93% confidence): Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, was interviewed on 'Squawk Box'. 123
- Likely (84% confidence): Murray interrupted a CNBC 'Squawk Box' interview involving Kevin Hassett. 23
- Likely (84% confidence): Kevin Hassett was Trump's top economic adviser at the time of the incident. 23
- Likely (70% confidence): Hassett complied with Murray's request without smiling. 2
- Likely (70% confidence): Murray appeared on CNBC to discuss a travel and golf docuseries called 'A Course Called Ireland'. 2
- Confirmed (85% confidence): The new streaming series is called 'A Course Called Ireland', a guide to the golf courses of Ireland. 12
- Likely (70% confidence): The series debuted on October 25th. 1
- Likely (70% confidence): Bill Murray is a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder and has attended the company's annual meetings. 1
- Likely (70% confidence): Hassett previously stated that the 'affordability crisis' in the U.S. was a 'myth'. 2
- Likely (70% confidence): Hassett mentioned that U.S. households gained approximately $5,000 in consumption post-inflation. 2
- Likely (69% confidence): The interruption occurred on a Monday. 3
- Likely (69% confidence): Hassett mentioned he is a fan of Bill Murray’s movies. 3
- Likely (69% confidence): Joe Kernen suggested Hassett’s smile could be due to positive economic data showing 3.4% growth. 3
- Likely (69% confidence): Hassett reported that President Trump expected more than 3.4% growth, suggesting 20%. 3
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Bill Murray asked Kevin Hassett to say 'My dog just died' to see his reaction.
72% · supported by 2, contradicted by 1 - unverified
Murray asked Hassett to say 'My dog just died' to change his expression.
51% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1 - disputed
Murray asked Hassett why he was always smiling.
28% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2 - confirmed
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, was interviewed on 'Squawk Box'.
93% · supported by 3 - confirmed
Bill Murray appeared on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to promote a new streaming series.
85% · supported by 2 - likely
Murray interrupted a CNBC 'Squawk Box' interview involving Kevin Hassett.
85% · supported by 2 - likely
Kevin Hassett was Trump's top economic adviser at the time of the incident.
85% · supported by 2 - likely
Hassett complied with Murray's request without smiling.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Murray appeared on CNBC to discuss a travel and golf docuseries called 'A Course Called Ireland'.
71% · supported by 1 - unverified
Hassett responded with a frown after saying 'My dog just died'.
50% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1 - confirmed
The new streaming series is called 'A Course Called Ireland', a guide to the golf courses of Ireland.
85% · supported by 2 - likely
The series debuted on October 25th.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Bill Murray is a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder and has attended the company's annual meetings.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Hassett previously stated that the 'affordability crisis' in the U.S. was a 'myth'.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Hassett mentioned that U.S. households gained approximately $5,000 in consumption post-inflation.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
The interruption occurred on a Monday.
70% · supported by 1 - likely
Hassett mentioned he is a fan of Bill Murray’s movies.
70% · supported by 1 - likely
Joe Kernen suggested Hassett’s smile could be due to positive economic data showing 3.4% growth.
70% · supported by 1 - likely
Hassett reported that President Trump expected more than 3.4% growth, suggesting 20%.
70% · supported by 1
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Sources & references
- NBC News — Bill Murray gets Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett to say ‘my dog just died’ on CNBC
- Variety — Bill Murray Asks Trump’s Top Economic Adviser to Say ‘My Dog Just Died’ to Wipe Smile Off His Face in Bizarre Exchange on CNBC
- The Hill — Bill Murray crashes Kevin Hassett CNBC interview: "Why is that man always smiling?"
