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With his rejection of the American aid package, President Trump is blocking important payments. Millions of Americans could lose their unemployment benefits. Trump’s successor, Biden, asks him to finally sign the package.
After a long fight, Democrats and Republicans were able to agree to an economic stimulus package, and then Donald Trump came with a near veto. The current US president is calling for improvements and thus blocking aid for millions of American citizens. His successor Joe Biden warns of “catastrophic consequences” and asks Trump to put his signature on the $ 900 billion package. The Republican’s rejection stance was irresponsible, the Democrat declared.
If Trump doesn’t immediately sign the package of laws, about 10 million Americans would lose their unemployment benefits, Biden said. The Corona aid package is tied to a new budget law. If the budget does not go into effect, there is a threat of an alleged shutdown by federal authorities starting Monday at midnight (local time). This also jeopardized the salaries of the military, Biden warned. Additionally, a measure protecting tenants from eviction in connection with the corona pandemic expires in a few days.
Neither veto nor signature
Despite the expiration of the crown’s aid, Trump formally has until early January to put the law into effect with his signature or veto. So far, it has done neither one nor the other. In a video he described the package as a “disgrace” and called on Congress to improve it. Above all, the one-time payment to all US citizens of $ 600 is too low, Trump considers that $ 2000 is more appropriate. On the other hand, in his opinion, “wasteful and unnecessary” expenses should be cut.
Trump’s own party seems divided on the issue. Republicans reacted partly with rejection and partly with approval. On Christmas Eve, House of Representatives parliamentarians gave a clear rejection of Trump’s demand. His golf partner, Senator Lindsey Graham, announced against him that they want to support the increase. “I hope Congress listens. The biggest winner would be the American people.” Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on Twitter: “Republicans must stop gambling while Americans starve.”
