US President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening rejected the $ 900 billion stimulus package adopted by Congress, calling it ” shame “ and by calling in particular for an increase in the amount of checks sent to families.
“I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $ 600 to $ 2,000 or $ 4,000 for a couple. I also ask Congress to get rid of unnecessary and costly elements of this law ”, he demanded in a video posted on Twitter.
Checks to families and business assistance
The plan adopted by American parliamentarians on Monday evening after months of blockage cannot come into force without the president’s signature.
However, without explicitly saying that he would not sign it, the American billionaire asks that an amended bill be sent to him. “Suitable”, otherwise it could go back to “The next administration” adopt a stimulus plan.
In addition to sending checks to the most vulnerable families, in the amount deemed insufficient by Donald Trump, the plan adopted on Monday by Congress provides, in particular, for aid to small businesses and schools, additional unemployment benefits of $ 300 per week or another envelope for the equitable distribution of vaccines against Covid-19.
