Key Republicans Blindsided by Trump’s $5,000 Promise

“Key congressional Republicans were blindsided by President Donald Trump’s pledge to send $5,000 stimulus checks to American households if the party wins the midterm elections,” the Washington Sun reports.

“The $1.2 trillion proposal came as a surprise to senior Republicans across Washington, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who had not been briefed on the idea by the White House or consulted ahead of the announcement.”