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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump suggests some states may 'pay nothing' as part of unemployment plan
Speaking to reporters Sunday on his way home from his New Jersey resort, however, Trump said some states may not have to pay, adding that "it will depend on the states." He said states will make an application that will be reviewed by the White House.
We have a system where we can do 100 percent or we can do 75 percent, they pay 25, Trump said, according to CNN.
"So you know, they may be, they'll pay nothing in some instances or maybe they'll -- a little bit like the National Guard, like the National Guard, as you know. Sometimes we'll pay all of it depending on the tragedy, or whatever it may be, the disaster," he added. "Sometimes the state will pay 40%, 25%, 10% or nothing -- depending on how it works out."
We have a system where we can do 100 percent or we can do 75 percent, they pay 25, Trump said, according to CNN.
"So you know, they may be, they'll pay nothing in some instances or maybe they'll -- a little bit like the National Guard, like the National Guard, as you know. Sometimes we'll pay all of it depending on the tragedy, or whatever it may be, the disaster," he added. "Sometimes the state will pay 40%, 25%, 10% or nothing -- depending on how it works out."
[link:https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/511264-trump-suggests-some-states-may-pay-nothing-as-part-of-unemployment|]
Apart from the fact his executive orders are unconstitutional and will never happen... I wonder which states he thinks is worthy of 100% relief? Hhhmmm *Soph rubs chin*. He is literally signalling to the nation, if you are in a red state or purple state he will have your back 100% on this, and if you are in a blue state he will happily see you destitute if the state finances are too strained to contribute to the extra relief package. And you know what else - note how he has now gone up to 40% state contribution... so I think you will see, if a blue state can find the 25% contribution they will just increase it to the point it becomes unaffordable. I do not want to sound hyperbolic, but the WH is a mean and spiteful place under Trump and I believe they will rub their hands with glee at the idea of pouring on more misery to states that have rejected Trumpism, irrespective of the economic and public health outcomes that will inevitably impact on any national recovery. They are that horrid.
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Trump suggests some states may 'pay nothing' as part of unemployment plan (Original Post)
Soph0571
Aug 2020
OP
After spending how many trillions of our dollars propping up the stock market,
duforsure
Aug 2020
#2
Maybe. On other hand, if it spurs Congress to compromise and get relief enacted, he'll take credit.
Hoyt
Aug 2020
#11
Hopefully some day soon he will be known as the TREASONOUS CON MAN in the history books.
usaf-vet
Aug 2020
#10
leftyladyfrommo
(18,870 posts)1. There is no plan. nt
duforsure
(11,885 posts)2. After spending how many trillions of our dollars propping up the stock market,
And after giving billions of stimulus money to billionaires and millionaires, he wants to stiff the American people forcing them into poverty now,like he does to his contractors, and exposes his latest con.
Nexus2
(1,261 posts)3. Gee, I wonder which states he's thinking about too.
DownriverDem
(6,231 posts)4. And those states are
RED. trump is a hateful vindictive fool.
fleur-de-lisa
(14,628 posts)7. He wants the governors to grovel before him.
LymphocyteLover
(5,654 posts)8. Ding ding!
whoever can debase themselves the most in front of the orange god gets the most money, in theory... they will probably never see it
Johnny2X2X
(19,114 posts)9. This was misplayed by Trump
The unemployment checks won't be coming anytime soon if at all and he'll get the blame for it.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)11. Maybe. On other hand, if it spurs Congress to compromise and get relief enacted, he'll take credit.
usaf-vet
(6,207 posts)10. Hopefully some day soon he will be known as the TREASONOUS CON MAN in the history books.