Biden Reflects on 'Stupid' Decision Not to Sign COVID-19 Relief Checks

President Biden admits he regrets not following Trump's approach of signing stimulus checks during the pandemic, calling it a missed opportunity to connect with Americans.

President Joe Biden, in a speech at the Brookings Institution, described it as 'stupid' not to have signed COVID-19 stimulus checks, a move Donald Trump had implemented during his presidency.
Biden highlighted that while his administration sent out $1,400 checks as part of the American Rescue Plan, he opted for signed letters instead of putting his name directly on the checks.
Trump's decision to include his signature on the 2020 $1,200 stimulus checks was criticized as self-promotional but also seen as an effective branding move by some political commentators.
Former President Barack Obama and others defended Biden's choice at the time, emphasizing that it was about helping people rather than seeking credit, though critics later suggested Democrats should have taken more visible credit for their actions.
Biden's remarks come as he reflects on his presidency, with Trump set to return to office after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.