Trump Sides With Democrats and
Pushes for $2,000 Stimulus Checks.
On Tuesday night, President
Donald Trump posted a video to
Twitter criticizing the recently-passed
COVID-19 stimulus package.
During his rant, Trump said the legislation’s proposed
$600 stimulus checks were a “disgrace.” .
He demanded Congress renegotiate the bill and
raise the payments to a much higher amount. .
I’m asking Congress to amend this bill and
increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000
or $4,000 for a couple … send me a suitable bill
or else the next administration will have to
deliver a COVID relief package. , Donald Trump, via Twitter.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded
on Twitter soon after, saying Democrats were
ready to comply with “unanimous consent.”.
Republicans repeatedly refused to say what
amount the President wanted for direct checks.
At last, the President has agreed to $2,000 —
Democrats are ready to bring this to the Floor
this week by unanimous consent. Let’s do it!, Nancy Pelosi, via Twitter.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasiso-Cortez also responded,
saying she and Rep. Rashida Tlaib had already
co-written an amendment including the increase. .
Let’s do it … Glad to see the President is
willing to support our legislation. We can
pass $2k checks this week if the Senate
GOP agrees to stand down, Alexandria Ocasiso-Cortez, via Twitter