Donald Trump is demanding bigger stimulus checks in $900 billion COVID-19 relief package passed by congress.
In a recent video he tweeted, Trump claims the that stimulus, passed by Congress contains a number of “wasteful items." He also pressured Congressional lawmakers to raise the direct stimulus payments from $600 for individuals to $2,000 and provide increased aid for small businesses.
“Congress found plenty of money for foreign countries, lobbyists and special interests while sending the bare minimum to the American people who need it. It was not their fault,” Trump said. “It was China’s fault, not their fault."
"I’m asking Congress to amend this bill,” he added, “and to send me a suitable bill, or that next administration will have to deliver a covid relief package and maybe that administration will be me.”
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