Pelosi Defends Three-Trillion-Dollar Relief Bill

May 13, 2020 4:00 am

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is defending the $3 trillion price tag on Democrats’ pandemic relief package as what’s needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse. Pelosi told The Associated Press in a Wednesday interview that “the American people are worth it.” The White House has called the Democratic proposal “unserious.” Trump said it’s “D.O.A.” It is headed for a House vote Friday, but the Senate says it won’t consider more aid until June. Pelosi had just one message for President Donald Trump: “Tell the truth.” She said this is the “biggest disaster” the country has ever faced.