- Trump reiterated that he wants to “put money in the hands of the people,” and has been in favor of another round of stimulus checks several times.
- The president also added that he thought the country could live “happily” with or without a second check.
- The press conference took place in Bedminster, New Jersey, at the President’s Golf Club.
During a press conference this Saturday, President Donald Trump was questioned by a reporter about the second stimulus check for the coronavirus crisis.
Donald Trump reiterated that he wants to “put money in the hands of the people,” and has been several times in favor of another round of stimulus packages to alleviate the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Heavy. However, the president also added that he thought the country could live “happily” with or without a second check.
“I think we have done very well. We have had three phases. We are now in phase four. We have achieved everything we wanted, ”the president explained to the media.
“The country is doing very well right now. We can live very happily with it or without it (referring to the stimulus check). But I would like to do it because I want to give money to people, “Trump added.
The exchange took place in Bedminster, New Jersey, at the President’s Golf Club.
For her part, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blamed Trump for the stalled negotiations. In addition, the Democrat said that the stimulus package negotiations were “complicated by the total disorder on the Republican side, as President Donald Trump contradicts his own negotiators and his own position,” reported according to CNN.
Pelosi identified Republicans’ refusal to provide state and local governments with the funds that Democrats believe they need as an obstacle. The Senate does not return until September 8.
