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Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said Tuesday that he has been in touch with Donald Trump‘s White House as it considers sending Americans a cash stimulus amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“I’m pleased to see the White House adopt our vision of putting money directly into the hands of hard-working Americans,” Yang wrote in the statement.
The Humanity Forward founder is referring to his campaign’s signature proposal of a universal basic income (UBI) of $ 1,000 per month for all American adults, which he touted throughout his suspended 2020 campaign.
“It’s unfortunate to see this development take place under the current circumstances, but this is exactly what Universal Basic Income is designed to do — offer a way to ensure that Americans can make ends meet when they need it most.”