Stimulus Checks Could Be Replaced by Payroll Tax Cut, and Many Are Not Happy About It

After President Donald Trump recently suggested that a second round of potential stimulus checks could be replaced by a payroll tax cut, many Americans are not happy about it. Trump was asked during a White House press briefing Tuesday about the possibility of a second round of stimulus money for Americans when he said that he likes "the idea" of a payroll tax cut instead.

His revelation led to a lot of chatter on social media from many who expressed dissatisfaction over the notion. "Trump only cares about what he most recently heard. Can we please get someone talking about universal basic income to him, and how much more stimulating that would be to the economy than a payroll tax cut, especially with over 30 million people no longer on employment rolls?" writer Scott Santens tweeted about the idea.

Another person added, "Someone please explain to me how Donald Trump's preference for a payroll tax cut helps the 20 million Americans who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic? And what about all the small businesses that can't currently make a payroll, much less pay a tax on it?" Scroll down to see more reactions to the proposed payroll tax cut.