Headline Roundup • June 13th, 2018
May Jobs Report Sparks Debate on Who Deserves Credit for Strong Economy
Summary from the AllSides News Team
With the recent release of the May jobs report which showed further economic expansion, perspectives vary on who deserves the credit. Some on the Left argue that President Trump inherited a strong economy from former President Obama, while some on the Right say that Trump's success is evident in that he has repealed most of Obama's economic policies.
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