Trump agrees to pursue $2 trillion infrastructure package, Schumer says

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer has been reported saying that President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders agreed this Tuesday to pursue a $2 trillion infrastructure package.

Key points:

• This is regarded as a bigger amount than previously had been discussed.
• The two sides have been said to have had a more “productive” meeting than their past get-togethers - (Trump had previously stormed out of prior meetings with Democrats).
• Schumer describes the president as “eager” to keep talking and willing to spend $2 trillion on an infrastructure bill.
• Unlike past meetings, the president made no threats about torpedoing bipartisan efforts if House Democrats’ probes continue, Schumer said.
• Trump agreed to present his administration’s proposals to pay for an infrastructure overhaul bill at the second meeting in a few weeks, Schumer told reporters.
• The two sides will meet again in three weeks to discuss how to pay for such a $2 trillion package.
• The second meeting will be critical, and could decide whether infrastructure legislation is even crafted during Trump’s current term.