Trump concedes no coronavirus economic relief deal before Election Day

 

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 7, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump acknowledged on Tuesday that a coronavirus economic relief deal would likely come after the Nov. 3 election, with the White House unable to bridge differences with fellow Republicans in the U.S. Senate as well as congressional Democrats.

 

"After the election we'll get the best stimulus package you've ever seen," Trump told reporters at the White House before leaving on a campaign trip.

 

Trump and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi have traded blame for the impasse over another large stimulus package worth around $2 trillion to help Americans weather the pandemic.

 

"We'll always talk about it because our people should get it, the stimulus, but Nancy Pelosi is only interested in bailing out badly run, crime-ridden Democrat cities and states," Trump said.

 

Pelosi in turn pointed to the assertion by Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows on Sunday that the administration was not going to control the pandemic. "The White House and (Senate Majority Leader) Mitch McConnell have resisted, and on Sunday, Mark Meadows told us why," she said in a letter to Democratic House members.

 

"The President's words only have meaning if he can get Mitch McConnell to take his hand off the pause button," Pelosi wrote.

 

Pelosi, the top elected Democrat, led the House to pass a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill in May, but Republicans who control the Senate balked at another large bill. They pushed a much smaller measure, which failed, then left Washington after confirming Trump's nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, to the Supreme Court.

 

The White House has said aid to state and local governments has been the main sticking point in the talks, while Democrats also cited the lack of a national coronavirus testing plan.

 

Infections are surging again in the United States and 36 out of 50 states have seen an increase for at least two weeks in a row, according to the Reuters analysis. Deaths have also more than doubled in seven states.

 

On Monday, Pelosi's spokesman said she was hopeful an agreement could be reached before the elections.

 

But the White House began tamping down expectations for a major package before the vote.

 

"The chances are slim," White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said on Fox Business Network.

 

(Reporting by Steve Holland, Doina Chiacu, Susan Heavey and Patricia Zengerle; Editing by David Gregorio and Grant McCool)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-10-28

 

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Well yea everyone knew that his earlier offer was only a dangle just trump words and we all know what they are worth 

1 hour ago, Tug said:

Well yea everyone knew that his earlier offer was only a dangle just trump words and we all know what they are worth 

Strange. I watched the Pelosi/Blitzer interview. It was clear that it was Pelosi dragging her feet not Trump, and she had no defence for her position. The interview is worth watching if anyone hasn't seen it, gives a good insight into Pelosi's mind. Trump has stated several times he was ready to pass another stimulus package weeks ago.

14 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Strange. I watched the Pelosi/Blitzer interview. It was clear that it was Pelosi dragging her feet not Trump, and she had no defence for her position. The interview is worth watching if anyone hasn't seen it, gives a good insight into Pelosi's mind. Trump has stated several times he was ready to pass another stimulus package weeks ago.

Hey, ever hear of a guy named Mitch McConnell? He's the majority leader of the Senate. He's already put the kibosh on any deal that's the size of the one the White House offered, much less the one the Democrats have.

41 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Strange. I watched the Pelosi/Blitzer interview. It was clear that it was Pelosi dragging her feet not Trump, and she had no defence for her position. The interview is worth watching if anyone hasn't seen it, gives a good insight into Pelosi's mind. Trump has stated several times he was ready to pass another stimulus package weeks ago.

Ok were is it ?we aren’t marks or suckers we know trumps words mean nothing it’s a dangle Nancy has been ready to negotiate for months things will get rolling in late January after trumps run off

3 hours ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Strange. I watched the Pelosi/Blitzer interview. It was clear that it was Pelosi dragging her feet not Trump, and she had no defence for her position. The interview is worth watching if anyone hasn't seen it, gives a good insight into Pelosi's mind. Trump has stated several times he was ready to pass another stimulus package weeks ago.

Trump said he is ready to sign for more than the dems asked.

So perhaps you should be raising your concern with Mitch.

Yes, the blame for the bill not passing yet lies squarely in Pelosi's court. Not negotiating in good faith. 

12 minutes ago, Boon Mee said:

Yes, the blame for the bill not passing yet lies squarely in Pelosi's court. Not negotiating in good faith. 

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3 hours ago, Sujo said:

Trump said he is ready to sign for more than the dems asked.

So perhaps you should be raising your concern with Mitch.

It's not about the amount. It's about who the money goes to.

The Democrats had a bill in the Republicans win sign of months ago Trump is the worst president in the history of America when his lips are moving he’s lying lying Trump

2 hours ago, Boon Mee said:

Yes, the blame for the bill not passing yet lies squarely in Pelosi's court. Not negotiating in good faith. 

Good thing the Republicans don't control the Senate and Mitch McConnell has nixed any passage of a bill larger than the one he's backing.

No massive budget busting government handouts in Thailand...things are doing fine (as much could be expected during a pandemic).

2 hours ago, Boon Mee said:

Yes, the blame for the bill not passing yet lies squarely in Pelosi's court. Not negotiating in good faith. 

You forgot to mention that the sky is pink this morning and giant lizards are drinking bubble tea in your bathroom !

Three points:

No bail out money to city's that did nothing to curtail rioting.

No blank check to teacher's unions.

No free health care to illegal aliens.

5 minutes ago, gmmarvin said:

Three points:

No bail out money to city's that did nothing to curtail rioting.

No blank check to teacher's unions.

No free health care to illegal aliens.

Nothing for those who don’t praise him. 

The most likely outcome of next week election is that the House will remain Democrat, and the Senate Republican.

 

If that's the case, never mind who will be elected president, because there will be no more relief/stimulus package after November 3rd than there is now.

54 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

No massive budget busting government handouts in Thailand...things are doing fine (as much could be expected during a pandemic).

I think you'll find that millions of Thais disagree with your assertion that "things are doing fine".

49 minutes ago, Phoenix Rising said:

I think you'll find that millions of Thais disagree with your assertion that "things are doing fine".

Please note the parenthetical phrase...they go together. 

6 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Please note the parenthetical phrase...they go together. 

Duly noted but that doesn't change anything. I'll still be willing to bet the house on millions of Thais disagreeing with your "things are doing fine as much could be expected" claim.

Just now, Phoenix Rising said:

Duly noted but that doesn't change anything. I'm still willing to bet the house on millions of Thais disagreeing with your "things are doing fine as much could be expected" claim.

 

A troll post one would have to call optimistic at best has been removed, along with a reply.

Pelosi wants to bail out New York and California as part of her plan....Trump wants to limit the stimulus bill to COVID related issues only. California and New York have been poorly managed since long before the virus hit. 

3 hours ago, gmmarvin said:

Three points:

No bail out money to city's that did nothing to curtail rioting.

No blank check to teacher's unions.

No free health care to illegal aliens.

Cities which don't return Republican Congressmen, teachers who don't vote Republican, and illegal aliens, they can go and die.

I reckon Biden will win the election, but it could be close.

12 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

I reckon Biden will win the election, but it could be close.

I am surprised that you have come around now to this realization. 

1 hour ago, ExpatOK said:

 

Was it hysterically optimistic and delusional like this one was in 2016?

Nate had Trump with a 29% chance of an Electoral college win. Think about that as thats not that small.

Today, 2020 it is 11%. Now that is small.

The democrats loaded this bill with ridiculous funding initiatives that have nothing to do with the virus panic. The US$2.0 trillion would cost each and every US citizen US$6,000 plus to give a limited number of citizens US$1,200 payment, that is some pretty shady governmental accounting!

At the  11th  hour  McConnell plays  his card! To the  detriment  of ?

Chinless  wonders   exist in the  playground  they never wish  to  escape from until they  find  retribution .

How  ironic they are the  product  of that which they prefer  to perpetuate !

17 hours ago, Tug said:

Well yea everyone knew that his earlier offer was only a dangle just trump words and we all know what they are worth 

You obviously have not been following what has been going on. Pelosi, wants money for things that have absolutely nothing to do with Covid relief. Giving money to liberals to rebuild from the riots in Democrat run cities, is not in the best interest of the people across the country who are out of work and need money for food and rent.

1 hour ago, PhonThong said:

You obviously have not been following what has been going on. Pelosi, wants money for things that have absolutely nothing to do with Covid relief. Giving money to liberals to rebuild from the riots in Democrat run cities, is not in the best interest of the people across the country who are out of work and need money for food and rent.

I believe those are 'American' cities you are referring to.