Donald Trump is doubling down on calling for an increase in direct payments from $600 to $2,000.
After Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shot down Democrats’ effort to bring the legislation up for a vote on Tuesday, Trump tweeted.
“Unless Republicans have a death wish, and it is also the right thing to do, they must approve the $2000 payments ASAP. $600 IS NOT ENOUGH! Also, get rid of Section 230 – Don’t let Big Tech steal our Country, and don’t let the Democrats steal the Presidential Election. Get tough!”
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A number of Republicans have come out in support of $2,000 payments including Georgia Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
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Even though Trump appears to be on board with issuing larger checks he’s been largely absent from negotiations behind the scenes choosing instead to outline his terms publicly via tweets.
