I mean reading the article it just seems like he's actually trying to spend the money that the acts allowed before the election. Which if the money is put to good use would help make him look better going into the election. It just also has the good side effect of making it impossible for Trump to undo it since the money has been spent.
The idea that Republicans are all powerful to enact their every wish, and democrats can't get anything done because of republicans isn't the strongest argument to elect your party.
