WASHINGTON - One of President Trump's top economic advisers said Thursday that elimination of the state-and-local tax deduction would put middle-class taxpayers in New York in a better financial position if the ''entirety'' of the Trump tax plan is enacted.''If you look at the complete picture, absolutely, that's what everyone should expect from this,'' said Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, in a meeting with regional reporters.