President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday urged President Trump to sign the coronavirus stimulus bill after Trump rejected the bill and called for higher stimulus payments and less “unnecessary” spending.
Quick Facts
- Trump pushed for $ 2,000 payments to Americans and less “pig” spending on the attached general spending bill.
- Unemployment benefits end on Saturday and the government may close next week.
Trump pushed for $ 2,000 payments to Americans and less “pig” spending in the attached general spending account.
Unemployment benefits end on Saturday and the government may close next week.
Biden’s momentum came as Trump and Congress struggled over the size of the direct payments included in the gigantic legislation.
“$ 2,000 + $ 2,000 plus other family members. Not $ 600”, Trump wrote on Twitter Saturday night. “Remember, it was China’s fault!”
Biden noted that about 10 million Americans are on the verge of losing unemployment insurance. In addition, an eviction ban was set to expire on Thursday night, New Year’s Eve.
“It is the day after Christmas, and millions of families do not know whether they will be able to pay the bills because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign an economic relief bill passed by Congress with an overwhelming, two-party majority,” said Biden. said in a statement.
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