Kevin Hassett on Government Shutdown, Federal Layoffs, and Economic Policy
Forbes Breaking NewsOctober 7, 20258 min12,828 views
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- 🎯 The White House is considering permanent layoffs of federal workers as part of the ongoing government shutdown, with potential cuts announced as early as Friday.
- 💡 Kevin Hassett states that the White House's preference is for Democrats to agree to a clean continuing resolution to avoid these layoffs and allow for further discussions.
- ⚠️ Hassett acknowledges that if negotiations fail, President Trump may proceed with layoffs, but expresses hope for a reasonable outcome once Democrats return.
Political Strategy and Federalism
- 🏛️ Hassett references the Federalist Papers, particularly Federalist 63, to emphasize the historical role of senators as a moderating influence, urging current senators to act as a voice of reason.
- 🗣️ He criticizes the Democratic party for
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