Trump says coronavirus stimulus checks, direct payments may be more than $1,200

[Polybius]

Source: NBC News

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants the next coronavirus relief package to be "very generous" with direct stimulus payments to Americans that are potentially more than $1,200.

"It may go higher than that, actually," Trump said in an interview with ABC affiliate KMID in Texas during a trip to the state.

"I'd like to see it be very high because I love the people," he said. "I want the people to get it."

The president didn't elaborate on how much he's eyeing for the direct payments. When he left the White House earlier in the day, Trump said his priorities for this next relief measure are those payments and an eviction moratorium. He said Congress can take care of other issues "later," acknowledging that Republicans and Democrats are "so far apart" on other major issues.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/trump-says-coronavirus-stimulus-checks-direct-payments-may-be-more-n1235291

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He's just trying to get his approval ratings up, but hey, if I get $1,500 I'm not sending it back...

[Sherman A1]

1. Trying to buy votes

pretty simple, but perhaps effective for some.

I certainly will keep whatever is sent and vote Democratic.

[ananda]

7. You beat me to it! Exactly.

...

[getagrip_already]

11. he will gladly pay you in 2021 for your vote today.....

But who is he kidding. He never pays his debts.

It is just a talking point. He doesn't mean it and mcconnel will never include it.

[PatSeg]

19. Oh yeah

I think he really IS getting desperate. I'll bet he just came up with that in the spur of the moment and that his advisers were unaware of this proposal. It must be a nightmare working in that White House. They never know what that fool is going to say or do.

Of course, I won't refuse it either, but I doubt he'll buy any votes with that money.

[catsudon]

25. i will spend that money on more THC concentrate....

now if i can find a legitimate way to get them to Virginia......

[mucifer]

2. no way mitch will agree to that

[beveeheart]

3. Trying to bribe some voters, for sure.

[KPN]

4. Is this loser desperate or what?!

[left-of-center2012]

5. read more response here ...

Trump says coronavirus stimulus checks, direct payments may be more than $1,200

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213830498

[Sunlei]

6. a check once every 5 months is not enough to survive

especially when the president spends millions more following the check with a stupid letter, a week later.

[jorgevlorgan]

8. 12,000 is very high

5000-11,999 is moderately acceptable

Anything below as a one time payment is a joke.

[Polybius]

9. I have a better plan

Send $5,000 to Americans over 18 making less than $20,000 a year. $30,000 can get $4,000, and so on. I think that would cost about the same as what they are spending now for $1,200 for anyone under $75,000-$100,000.

[PatSeg]

20. That's a really good idea

That would get more of the money back into the economy.

[duforsure]

10. Coming from a serial liar, why would anyone believe him now,

The truth is usually the opposite of what he claims so its very likely he's wanted zero going to the American people while trying to funnel more to himself and the wealthy. This may be another set up , claiming something he knows is false , then blame others for it not being that way. He's done that many times before, and he's stop things from passing at the last minute trying to get more before too.

[Polybius]

12. It won't happen even if he's telling the truth

Mitch would never go for that.

[johnthewoodworker]

13. It's an election year. The only time the republicans help regular Americans.

[AllyCat]

14. He can make it any amount he wants.

I still won't vote for him. Will end up donating to others since we are okay right now.

[not fooled]

15. A chicken in every pot!

We see you, don the con.

As election day draws near and he gets even more desperate, just think of the promises!

[whistler162]

27. Now a days that is

pot in every chicken

[pandr32]

16. He is obviously aware that he is losing

...and falling further and further behind.
Good!

[Traildogbob]

17. Send it back???

After.......Kanye. Jarod, cruise ships owners, Congressmen and senators, and every other thief that took 100’s of millions of tax payers dollars, you know the peeepbull. Donny wants to help, the peeeepbull, that pay no taxes, send their checks back.

[cstanleytech]

18. You know some companies like Walmart could be helping their employees rather than dumping this all

on the government.

[Doreen]

21. It was more than 20 years ago go but even then

when I got hired by Walmart in the package they gave me for information about working for them I got papers telling me how to go get financial help. That is the first and only place I have worked for that did that. They are disgusting.

[cstanleytech]

24. Problem is they changed from being a good employer that paid well to one that relies on the

government to pick up the tab because they do not want to pay their employees an actual living wage.
That is why I am not a fan of the $15 dollar an hour wage rather I want one that is above the federal poverty level like +500% over it.

[sinkingfeeling]

22. "I will gladly pay you for a vote in November. "

[Chainfire]

23. But first, I need you to do me a favor......

[rickyhall]

26. He could give me $1 million, I'd still vote his ass out.

[tanyev]

28. OK, more money for this suburban housewife to send to Joe Biden.

[alfredo]

29. I just want to get my check

[Cha]

30. FUCK OFF trump.. you "love" yourself & are trying to buy

Votes