[U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent: The President's intention for the $5,000 check is 'very real'] U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent referred to TPLF (Third-Party Litigation Financing) profits as a 'malignant factor' in the financial system. He stated that the Treasury Department is reviewing the $5,000 check proposal. The President's intention for the $5,000 check is 'very real.' It was reported last week that Trump said: If the Republican Party wins both houses of Congress, a $5,000 check will be issued to every American adult.