Donald Trump presses Senate on $2,000 stimulus checks, says people “have suffered enough”

President Donald Trump has urged the Senate to pass legislation to boost stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 amid political wrangling over the move.

Trump responded to comments that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) could filibuster a move to override the president’s veto of the defense funding bill unless a vote is held on the $2,000 checks.

Replying to details of this potential move, Trump wrote on Twitter: “Give the people $2000, not $600. They have suffered enough!”

Newsweek has contacted the White House for further comment.

Trump previously called for $2,000 checks before signing the latest relief legislation, which included checks of up to $600 per individual.

The House of Representatives voted to boost the checks to $2,000 on Monday.

However, Republican opposition to this increase in spending could see the action stalled in the Senate.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will move to pass the legislation on Tuesday in the Senate. He said it will pass as long as Republicans do not block it.

This is a developing story and will be updated.