President Trump calls for ‘bigger stimulus than Democrats or Republicans are offering’
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FILE – In this April 23, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump’s name is seen on a stimulus check issued by the IRS to help combat the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
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UPDATED 3:40 PM PT – Friday, October 9, 2020
President Trump has reversed his position on another round of coronavirus stimulus. On Friday, the President called for a bigger relief package with higher spending and stated he would like to see a deal.
“I would like to see a bigger stimulus package, frankly, than either the Democrats or Republicans are offering,” he said. “I’m going in the exact opposite (direction) now.”
President : "I would like to see a bigger stimulus package, frankly, than either the Democrats or Republicans are offering."
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This came after the President previously suggested ending stimulus talks because House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wasn’t negotiating “in good faith.”
Democrats also wouldn’t budge on their $2.2 trillion proposal, which GOP lawmakers said was too high.
Moving forward, White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah reiterated the administration is “willing and eager” to make a deal, but will go no higher than $2 trillion.
