As talks continue in Washington DC between leaders of both political parties over legislation promising millions of Americans a new stimulus check, it’s starting to become apparent that Republicans are laying a trap for President Biden that’s wrapped up in a veneer of bipartisanship.
At this point, with the prospect of a third round of stimulus checks still a bit up in the air, the new president faces two choices when it comes to those $1,400 direct payments he promised Americans. He can prioritize his promise to pursue “unity” and bend over backwards to accommodate political opponents, which in this case would almost assuredly mean fewer people receiving a stimulus check, thanks to a new counter-offer from GOP lawmakers.
