Headline Roundup June 13, 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strong economy from former President Obama, while some on the Right say that Trump's success is evident in that he has repealed most of Obama's economic policies.
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How trend-riding Trump is taking credit for the economy he inherited
The Washington Post
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President Trump inherited several positive economic trends, and no one should be surprised that he’s taking credit for them.
It’s Trump’s Economy Now
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Liberals want to keep crediting Obama—never mind their own 2016 predictions of disaster.
The Bubble: By undoing Obama accomplishments, Trump let economy soar, conservatives say
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This week, commentators responded to outstanding jobs reports and economic data that signaled a continued economic expansion under President Trump.
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