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President Donald Trump wants to give Americans want they want. He demands that Congress rewrite the COVID-19 relief bill. On Tuesday, December 22, he slammed the recently passed $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. The sitting president called it a “disgrace,” asking Congress to amend the bill and increase the amount of money in direct payments to Americans.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats are ready to bring this amendment to a vote this week with “unanimous consent.” This comes after Pelosi was slammed for saying that $600 is a “significant” amount of money for families to live off of. What are the odds of this happening?
Donald Trump rejects COVID relief bill
In a video posted on Twitter on Tuesday night, Donald Trump asked Congress to increase the “ridiculously low $600 to $2,000 or $4,000 for a couple.” The legislation passed both houses of Congress with veto-proof majorities. That means Trump may not be able to raise the direct payments from $600. While the president did not threaten a veto of the $900 billion Covid relief bill, he did call it a “disgrace.”
“Congress found plenty of money for foreign countries, lobbyists, and special interests while sending the bare minimum to the American people who need it,” Trump said.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 23, 2020
Even though Trump may not get his way, the top Democrats in Congress are still hopeful. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer want to give these bigger payments to Americans.
“Democrats are ready to bring this to the Floor this week by unanimous consent. Let’s do it!” Pelosi tweeted.
Republicans repeatedly refused to say what amount the President wanted for direct checks. 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! https://t.co/Th4sztrpLV
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) December 23, 2020
A senior Democratic aide told CNBC that House Democrats will try to pass a standalone bill for $2,000 direct payments as late as Thursday, December 24. However, it’s unclear whether this will pass the Republican-led Senate, or even receive consent in the House. Lawmakers did not reveal whether this will be in addition to the $600 stimulus check, or if it would replace it. Regardless of the amount, stimulus money is guaranteed to Americans with this new relief package.
Why it could be too little, too late
Whether Donald Trump wants to give Americans $2,000 or $4,000, it still could be too late. This new COVID relief bill comes seven months after the last one. Neither Democrats nor Republicans are happy with the $900 billion package. But they think it will provide some relief to Americans.
For many people who already lost their jobs and livelihoods, this relief bill is simply too late. Millions of people have been in financial limbo since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. And if Trump doesn’t sign the relief package, this will prolong the situation. Americans will have to continue to wait for relief.
The economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt nationwide. As per NPR, women, and people of color have been greatly affected. The restaurant, retail, and hospitality industries are all struggling to stay afloat. It could take them a long time to return to the pre-pandemic levels.
What are your thoughts? Do you think Americans should get more money? Find out if you’re eligible here.