Georgia senator fighting for reelection personally lobbied Trump to sign spending bill

Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia spoke to President Donald Trump this week to personally lobby him to sign into law the omnibus spending bill that includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief, a person familiar with their conversation told CNN.

Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia spoke to President Donald Trump this week to personally lobby him to sign into law the omnibus spending bill that includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief, a person familiar with their conversation told CNN.

Perdue, who is fighting for his political career in a runoff in Georgia next week, met with Trump over the holiday break, according to sources familiar with the discussions. CNN reported earlier Monday that the President’s signature on the sweeping legislation, which includes direct checks to Americans, came after days of quiet and careful nudging from not only Perdue, but also House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who was seen golfing with Trump in Florida last week.

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