By signing the bill, he already fucked it up and made this law as is, Congress is not forced to do anything. Republicans will strike down the 2k increase, 230 will be untouched, and there won't be any Congress investigations on election because Congress sucks.
I totally agree with you: the president is being played here. but I see his difficult position: if he vetoes the bill, the congress will override it because they have the number, which makes him look even worse in the public.
By signing the bill, he already fucked it up and made this law as is, Congress is not forced to do anything. Republicans will strike down the 2k increase, 230 will be untouched, and there won't be any Congress investigations on election because Congress sucks.
I totally agree with you: the president is being played here. but I see his difficult position: if he vetoes the bill, the congress will override it because they have the number, which makes him look even worse in the public.
I still think he should have vetoed it and made them vote again just for principal him signing this makes it look like he agrees with it!