- The Washington Times - Tuesday, October 6, 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed President Trump Tuesday for derailing coronavirus relief negotiations.

Mrs. Pelosi said the president insisted on a $150 billion business tax cut she argued was intended for the “wealthiest people in America” but ignored Americans struggling to pay their bills.

“President Trump showed his true colors: putting himself first at the expense of the country, with the full complicity of the GOP Members of Congress,” she said in a statement. “Walking away from coronavirus talks demonstrates that President Trump is unwilling to crush the virus.

“Clearly, the White House is in complete disarray,” she added.

Mrs. Pelosi cited Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who on Tuesday called for more stimulus from lawmakers.

Mr. Trump announced via Twitter that he was instructing his negotiators to pull back from talks until after the Nov. 3 general election.

Later in the day, Mr. Trump tweeted that he was open to a stand-alone bill that would distribute $1,200 stimulus checks.

“If I am sent a Stand Alone Bill for Stimulus Checks ($1,200), they will go out to our great people IMMEDIATELY. I am ready to sign right now. Are you listening Nancy?”

• Gabriella Muñoz can be reached at gmunoz@washingtontimes.com.

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