Charles Schumer Proclaims Senate Leader and Confirms $ 2,000 Stimulus Check

The Democratic leader in the Senate, Charles Schumer (New York) proclaimed itself the leader of that chamber before the triumph of Raphael Warnock and the possible victory of Jon Ossoff in Georgia.

He added that his first action will be to allow the vote to increase financial aid to $ 2, 000 Direct dollars to the United States.

In a press conference he was questioned about his advance to proclaim the Democratic majority, Schumer replied that there are pending votes, but that most would go to Ossoff.

In a previous statement, Schumer welcomed the advance of the Democrats in Georgia.

“It feels like a new day. For the first time in six years, Democrats will have a majority in the United States Senate, and that will be very good for the American people ”, said Schumer.

On the aid check he indicated that it was a promise that he must keep. It should be remembered that Schumer promoted in the Senate the vote of the increase from $ 600 to $ 2, 000 financial aid dollars, but the Republican leader Mitch McConnell (Kentucky) rejected her three times .

“America is experiencing one of the greatest crises we have ever faced and the Senate Democratic majority is committed to making bold change and helping the Americans who need them… help is on the way , ”he said.