Trump says he’s directed $3,400 checks to be disbursed to Americans, but Dems are ‘holding this up’
August 15, 2020 | Frieda Powers
President Donald Trump revealed he is “ready to send†more economic stimulus relief to Americans but accused Democrats of holding things up.
The president repeatedly noted that Democrats “are holding this up†in several tweets on Friday and during a press briefing, announcing that he had directed the Treasury Department to ready another round of stimulus checks for Americans and that he is standing by to sign a coronavirus relief bill.
$3,400, made up of payments equaling $1,200 for adults and $500 for each child.
“Democrats are holding this up,†he added, going on to read from a list of other actions he said he is ready to move on, awaiting Democrats to agree with their Republican colleagues in Congress in ongoing negotiations that have stalled over the next relief package.
The president also shared his intentions in several tweets that echoed his remarks at the briefing.
“I have directed @stevenmnuchin1 to get ready to send direct payments ($3,400 for family of four) to all Americans,†Trump wrote. “DEMOCRATS ARE HOLDING THIS UP!â€
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