Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims President Donald Trump’s end run around Congress on coronavirus relief is raising questions about whether it would give Americans the economic lifeline he claims and it appears certain to face legal challengesBRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- President Donald Trump’s end run around Congress on coronavirus relief is raising questions about whether it would give Americans the economic lifeline he claims and appears certain to face legal challenges. Advisers hope it will sustain an economic recovery that Trump likely needs to defeat Democrat Joe Biden in November. Trump accused Democrats of trying to spend more than was needed and adding money for priorities unrelated to the pandemic. He said local aid amounted to “bailout money” for states and cities "badly run by Democrats for many years. Trump said states would cover 25% of this money even as many are dealing with major budget shortfalls.

Source: ABC News August 09, 2020 04:17 UTC