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Trump 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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