Trump says he’s ‘ready’ to send $3,400 stimulus checks to families – but claims Dems are ‘holding this up’
DONALD Trump says he is "ready" to send stimulus checks of up to $3,400 to Americans but Democrats are "holding this up".
"I have directed [Steven Mnuchin] to get ready to send direct payments ($3,400 for family of four) to all Americans. ARE HOLDING THIS UP!" the president tweeted Friday.
"DEMOCRATS ARE HOLDING THIS UP!" he said.
A day earlier the , because he doesn't want Americans voting by mail this November.
Lawmakers have gone on summer recess as of Friday - prompting a huge slowdown to the proposed second round of $1,200 stimulus checks.
The Senate will get back to work on September 8 and The House of Representatives on September 14.
September 8 would likely be the earliest a stimulus deal would be made.
Members of Congress are needed to vote on a stimulus package in person.
Democrats and Republicans have not yet come to an agreement on a package because they've had difficulty seeing eye to eye on state and local funding, liability protection, unemployment benefits, and school funding.
Both parties are reportedly on board with sending eligible another round of stimulus checks, similar to the ones sent in March as part of the CARES package.
The website predicts that if a deal is reached by August 21, checks will be sent out by September 2.
If a deal is passed the next Monday, on August 24, checks could be sent by the week of September 14.