President Trump’s Treasury Secretary: “These Numbers Right Now Are Not Relevant”
This morning, as news broke that a record-breaking 3.3 million Americans filed last week for their first week of unemployment benefits, President Trump’s Treasury Secretary told CNBC that he didn’t think the “numbers” were relevant.
His comments follow Washington Republicans’ last-ditch effort to cut unemployment insurance in coronavirus stimulus legislation.
House Democrats fought to ensure unemployed Americans receive aid in the most recent stimulus package. They also extended unemployment insurance and paid sick leave in previous coronavirus aid, despite the opposition of House Republicans.
“It’s disturbing to watch Washington Republicans fight against unemployment insurance and food security for children, and dismiss millions of struggling Americans as ‘not relevant’”, said DCCC Spokesperson Robyn Patterson. “The American people deserve to know if House Republicans will stand up for the millions of Americans who have been laid off or seen their hours cut through no fault of their own during this crisis.”