President Donald Trump insisted «good things» were underway on the next COVID-19 aid package Monday as he met with Republican congressional leaders.
WASHINGTON — President Trump insisted “good things” were underway on the next COVID-19 aid package Monday as he met with Republican congressional leaders.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been prepared to roll out the $1 trillion package in a matter of days. But the administration criticized more virus testing money and interjected other priorities that could complicate quick passage.
“We’ve made a lot of progress,” Trump said as the meeting got underway.
But the president acknowledged the “big flare up” of rising caseloads and deaths in the states. “Unfortunately, this is something that’s very tough,” he said.
Rather than easing, the pandemic’s devastating cycle is rising again.
