Trump joined in a call with top lawmakers to discuss coronavirus stimulus

Trump joined top GOP lawmakers on a phone call earlier Tuesday to discuss the next round of Covid-19 stimulus.

The president, who thus far has relied on White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to lead the negotiations, participated in the call during his first full day back from the hospital, an administration official confirmed to CNBC.

Other GOP leaders on the phone call included Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and the Treasury secretary.Despite recent efforts to reach a compromise, top Democrats have been deadlocked with the White House since late summer over key aspects, and the size, of a new stimulus package.

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