Kevin Hassett, Director of the U.S. National Economic Council, explains the impact of the government shutdown on the American economy, estimating a cost of $15 billion per week and a reduction of up to 1.5% of GDP. He discusses job losses, rising affordability concerns, and how the Trump administration has curbed inflation and increased real worker incomes by $1,200, while Americans are still $2,000 behind compared to pre-Biden purchasing power.