Trump rejects US COVID-19 relief bill, calling it 'a disgrace'
Outgoing president makes it clear he would not accept the legislation
Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a $900 billion bipartisan COVID-19 stimulus package, calling it “a disgrace” and demanding that lawmakers more than triple relief payments to Americans.
While he did not explicitly say he would not sign the bill, which passed overwhelmingly Monday in both houses of Congress, Trump made clear he would not accept the legislation.
“It really is a disgrace,” he said in a video message posted to Twitter.
“I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple. I’m also asking Congress to immediately get rid of the wasteful and unnecessary items from this legislation, and just send me a suitable bill.”