White House Economic Council Director Engages Banks for ‘Trump Card’ Launch

Hassett stated the administration is collaborating with major banks on the 'Trump Card' and exploring retirement fund access for home purchases while curbing institutional buying of single-family homes.

Summary

White House National Economic Council Director Hassett announced collaboration with major banks to develop a new credit product called the 'Trump Card'. He also revealed that the administration is considering changes to 401(k) retirement accounts to allow withdrawals for home down payments and exploring measures to limit institutional purchases of single-family homes. These initiatives reflect coordination between government and the banking sector on housing and consumer finance policies.

Terms & Concepts
  • Trump Card: A newly announced financial product coordinated between the White House National Economic Council and major banks.
  • National Economic Council (NEC): A U.S. government body that advises the President on economic policy and coordinates related initiatives.
  • 401(k) retirement funds: Employer-sponsored retirement savings plans in the U.S. allowing tax-advantaged contributions, typically restricted from early withdrawals without penalties.