Democrats Cast Doubt on Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut Plan for Virus

Key Democrats poured cold water on President Donald Trump’s proposal to include a payroll tax cut as part of his plan to respond to the coronavirus. Senior Republicans also held back from endorsing the suggestion ahead of a key lunch meeting on Tuesday.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attacked Trump for talking about “another tax cut” and urged the president to focus on efforts to contain the virus itself, such as paid sick leave for affected workers.

Chuck Schumer

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“We first have to deal with the direct issues affecting coronavirus, the health issues,” Schumer told reporters. “And then one thing ...