In surprising comments, President Donald Trump on Tuesday night shredded a just-passed massive $900 billion Covid-19 relief package, saying the legislation contains funding that has nothing to do with the pandemic and is too stingy on payments to average Americans. Trump said in a video posted on Twitter that he is "asking Congress to immediately get rid of the wasteful and unnecessary items from this legislation and to send me a suitable bill, or else the next administration will have to deliver a Covid relief package." Before the remarks, all signs and expectations had been that Trump intended to sign the Covid-19 relief bill as soon as it lands on his desk. If Trump vetoes the bill, it's not clear it could be revived since Congress has left town. | 
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