Trump Says He Directed Treasury to Prepare Second Stimulus Checks, Must Act with Congress

President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washington on Aug. 11, 2020. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

President Donald Trump on Friday said that he directed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to prepare to send out $1,200 stimulus checks to Americans, but he insisted that Democrats are responsible for the hold-up.

“I have directed @stevenmnuchin1 to get ready to send direct payments ($3,400 for family of four) to all Americans,” Trump wrote at around noon. “DEMOCRATS ARE HOLDING THIS UP!”