How trend-riding Trump is taking credit for the economy he inherited

Economy And Jobs,Donald Trump,Barack Obama

Posted on AllSides June 13, 2018

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President Trump inherited several positive economic trends, and no one should be surprised that he’s taking credit for them.

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