Passed by Congress late Monday, the $900 billion relief package includes $600 one-time stimulus checks for most Americans, and extends supplementary unemployment benefits by $300 per week for 11 weeks. The bill was part of a larger $1.4 trillion omnibus government spending plan.
Saying the bill was “much different than anticipated,” Trump — who was reportedly not directly involved in the negotiations — said he objected to aspects of the plan, including foreign aid, funding for museums and cultural centers “that are essentially not open,” environmental programs and more.
Trump specifically said not enough was given to restaurants, “whose owners have suffered so grievously.” He said restaurants were only given a two-year deduction for business expenses —apparently referring to the restoration of tax breaks for business meals — which he said was not enough.