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Bill Murray gets Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett to say ‘my dog just died’ on CNBC

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Arkin, D. (2026, November 2). Bill Murray gets Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett to say ‘my dog just died’ on CNBC. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bill-murray-gets-trump-economic-adviser-kevin-hassett-say-dog-just-die-rcna607061

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NBC News · collected 2026-11-02 · by Daniel Arkin

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On Monday, actor Bill Murray interrupted a live interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" to ask President Trump’s economic adviser Kevin Hassett to say “my dog just died” and break his constant smile. During the segment, which was meant to discuss economics with Hassett from the White House, Murray promoted his new streaming series about Irish golf courses. He questioned why Hassett always appeared cheerful before making a humorous request that caused Hassett to briefly frown as he delivered the line.
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On November 2, 2026, Oscar-nominated actor Bill Murray interrupted a live CNBC interview to ask President Donald Trump's economic adviser Kevin Hassett, who was appearing via satellite from the White House, to say “My dog just died.” When asked if it was his dog or Murray’s, Hassett responded with a frown, "My dog just died." The incident occurred during Murray's appearance on CNBC's "Squawk Box" to promote his new Paramount+ travel and golf series "A Course Called Ireland," which debuted on October 25. The exchange highlighted the contrast between Murray's humor and Hassett’s typically cheerful demeanor.

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Daniel Arkin
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Topics

CNBC Ireland Manhattan Paramount+ the National Economic Council

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Murray PERSON · 7× Hassett PERSON · 5× CNBC ORG · 4× Becky Quick PERSON · 1× Bill Murray PERSON · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Joe Kernen PERSON · 1× Kevin Hassett PERSON · 1× Manhattan GPE · 1× the National Economic Council ORG · 1×

Narrative

Oscar-nominated actor Bill Murray crashed a live CNBC interview Monday with one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers, poking fun at the official’s perpetual grin.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-03
🔮 “I would regret it if I didn’t take this opportunity.
2026-11-03 · NBC News
Bill Murray gets Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett to say ‘my dog just died’ on CNBC · assertive framing

Claims (17 extracted, 1 hedged)

Oscar-nominated actor Bill Murray crashed a live CNBC interview Monday with one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers, poking fun at the official’s perpetual grin. asserted
Murray → nominate → grin
Murray, who appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to promote a new streaming series, took aim at Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council. asserted
who → appear → Council
“Why is that man always smiling? asserted
man → smile → ?
I’m a little concerned,” Murray said. asserted
Murray → ’m → ?
Hassett was scheduled to join “Squawk Box” co-anchors Joe Kernen and Becky Quick via satellite from the White House. asserted
Hassett → schedule → House
Murray inserted herself into the interview from the show’s set in Manhattan. asserted
Murray → insert → Manhattan
“I would regret it if I didn’t take this opportunity. asserted
I → regret → opportunity
Could you just say the words, ‘My dog just died’? uncertain
dog → say → words
I want to see what happens to your smile,” Murray said to Hassett. asserted
Murray → want → Hassett
“Well,” Hassett replied with a laugh, “is it your dog or my dog?” asserted
it → reply → laugh
“Your dog,” Murray said. asserted
Murray → say → ?
“Okay,” Hassett said with a frown. asserted
Hassett → say → frown
“My dog just died.” asserted
dog → die → ?
Murray dropped by “Squawk Box” with author Tom Coyne to promote their new Paramount+ travel series “A Course Called Ireland,” a guide to the golf courses of Ireland. asserted
Murray → drop → Ireland
The six-part documentary series debuted Oct. 25. CNBC did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the exchange between Murray and Hassett. asserted
CNBC → debut → Murray
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is a longtime CNBC viewer who has appeared on the cable channel’s shows in the past. asserted
who → appear → past
He is also a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder who has attended the company’s annual meetings. asserted
who → attend → meetings
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