Democrats outraged as Trump halts Covid stimulus talks until after election

• Pelosi: Trump putting himself first at expense of the country'
• President later offers to sign off fresh round of stimulus checks

The erratic process to approve further coronavirus economic relief for struggling individuals and businesses took another turn on Wednesday morning when Donald Trump pivoted from abruptly canceling talks on a comprehensive package until after the election to urging a new bill to provide personal checks for Americans.

The president tweeted, with a mention of the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, saying: Move fast, I am waiting to sign!"

Move Fast, I Am Waiting To Sign! @SpeakerPelosi https://t.co/RYBeWWuPC2

Related: Fed chair warns of 'tragic' consequences without further Covid relief

Wait, so Trump not only rejects stimulus funds that would probably have helped his re-election chances, but *also* does so in a way to make sure that he personally will take blame for it?

Lawmakers have long thought they would be unable to compromise on a deal before the election. But the failure to deliver desperately needed to aide to Americans was seen as a problem for both parties. Now, Trump has made it a White House decision not to continue negotiating. https://t.co/CaqIZ0IxOk