UPDATED: Trump Threatens Not to Sign Stimulus - Wants $600 Payment Increased VIDEO
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UPDATED: Trump Threatens Not to Sign Stimulus - Wants $600 Payment Increased VIDEO
President Donald Trump indicated in a video Tuesday evening that he won't sign the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill and a $1.4 trillion government funding measure passed by Congress as it stands.
Trump said the bill has little to do with the coronavirus and includes hundreds of millions in foreign aid.
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The Constitution grants the president 10 days to review a measure passed by the Congress. If the president has not signed the bill after 10 days, it becomes law without his signature. However, if Congress adjourns during the 10-day period, the bill does not become law.
Trump's threat is further complicates as and could delay aid for millions of Americans. An in action by Trump also risks a government shutdown on Dec. 28.
The Washington Post is reporting, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), however, quickly responded to Trump by saying congressional Democrats would enthusiastically return to the Capitol on Thursday and seek to advance a bill that adds the $2,000 stimulus checks.
“Republicans repeatedly refused to say what amount the President wanted for direct checks,” she posted on Twitter Tuesday night after Trump’s message. “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!”
In contrast, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has not commented on Trump's video. He last Tweeted on Monday, "BREAKING: The Senate just passed another major bipartisan, COVID-19 relief package. The American people can rest assured that more help is on the way, immediately."
UPDATED 9:05 PM
