Trump Wants $2,000.00 Stimulus Payments.
Donald Trump is dismayed with the size of the stimulus payments most people would receive and thinks they should be larger. (The Hill)
“Trump did not explicitly threaten to veto the package, which passed both chambers with overwhelming, veto-proof majorities. If he vetoes or opts not to sign the bill by Monday at midnight, the government will shut down and several key unemployment benefits will expire.
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The President is setting up a Washington showdown that is going to bring legislators back to town if he vetos the legislation. I am unclear what angle the President is going for by trashing the legislation that was all set to be signed and would put at least a little money in the pockets of people who desperately need it. We shall find out soon.
