President Trump says that the coronavirus relief deal that would have meant $600 for most Americans is not big enough.
He tweeted a video on Tuesday night and suggested he might not sign the legislation.
He asked lawmakers to increase the direct payments to Americans to $2,000.
“I’m asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2000 or $4000 per couple. I’m also asking Congress to immediately get rid of the wasteful and unnecessary items in this legislation or to send me a suitable bill or else the next administration will have to deliver a COVID relief package. And maybe, that administration will be me, ” said President Trump.
He said the bill would deliver too much money to foreign countries.
The House and Senate cleared the package by lopsided votes, enough to override a veto should Trump decide to take that step.
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