Hassett Sees Fiscally Responsible Path to $5,000 Payment

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 checks to every adult US citizen is "a serious proposal" that can be implemented "in a fiscally responsible way," according to Bloomberg. Hassett did not specify funding mechanisms or implementation details in the statement. The proposal would affect approximately 260 million US adults based on 2025 Census Bureau estimates.

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