Mnuchin Declares Trump Admin Will ‘Absolutely’ Consider Executive Action If Stimulus Deal Is Not Reached

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows are painting a bleak picture of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans over the next coronavirus relief package.

Prior to their meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Mnuchin and Meadows were met with reporters questioning them about the progress being made toward an agreement.

A reporter asked Mnuchin if the Trump administration is considering taking executive action if no progress is made.

“Absolutely,” Mnuchin said.

When asked when they will take executive action, Meadows said, “Hopefully, we’ll make progress today and not have to do that.”

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Another reporter noted senators said they are not “getting anywhere” on negotiations.

Meadows agreed.

“Secretary Mnuchin is prepared to make a few proposals that hopefully will be passed with enthusiasm and yet we’re a long ways away from striking any kind of a deal,” Meadows said.

Mnuchin argued they will strike deal if Democrats are willing to compromise.

“If the Democrats are serious on negotiating, we can do a deal quickly,” Mnuchin said.