Trump halts Covid-19 budget stimulus relief talks, reverses course shortly after and urges Congress to approve relief measures
President Donald Trump has halted negotiations with Democratic lawmakers over a Covid-19 relief bill until after the election.
"I have instructed my representatives to stop negotiating until after the election when, immediately after I win, we will pass a major Stimulus Bill that focuses on hardworking Americans and Small Business," Trump announced on Twitter. The US stocks fell by more than 2% after the announcement.
Shortly after, Trump tweeted he "was ready to sign right now" if "sent a Stand Alone Bill for Stimulus Checks ($1,200), they will go out to our great people IMMEDIATELY."