“We have repeatedly declared our willingness to sign legislation that provides comprehensive benefits for unemployment, protects Americans from eviction and provides additional benefits to families. Democrats have rejected these offers, they want to negotiate, what they really want is money for bailout. for states run by Democratic governors and mayors, they have been on really bad footing for decades, “Trump supporters said in a politically charged address at his Bedminster, NJ resort.
It is unclear where Trump will get the money to pay for the actions and whether they will face legal challenges.
The president’s decision to end the congress underscores deep tensions between Democratic leaders and the White House, as the United States failed to address the coronavirus pandemic, leading to an increase in cases and economic destruction. just months before the presidential election.
Trump has consistently sought to shift the blame to others, while declaring that the United States has superior testing skills and is pushing schools and businesses to reopen.
And the collapse in recent incentive talks came after both sides refused to make breakthrough compromises and because Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell remained largely on the sidelines.
White House and Democratic leaders left trillions of dollars separate on each deal, with Democrats bidding for the $ 3 trillion HEROES Act and the White House aiming to stay at $ 1 trillion. Senate Republicans were also divided over their own opening bid, with hardline conservatives opposing additional federal spending.
Pelosi and Schumer said Friday they were ready to reduce their demand by $ 1 trillion if the White House increased their offer by $ 1 trillion, an office rejected by the administration.
