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Trump Blames Biden for Economic Woes Amid Legal Struggles

5/7/2025

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In his initial 101 days, President Trump pointed fingers at Joe Biden for rising economic woes, even as a CNN poll revealed 60% of Americans felt his policies were to blame. He boasted of 200 trade deals but failed to offer specifics, while grappling with legal hurdles over executive orders and questioning his commitment to the Constitution.

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In his initial 101 days, President Trump pointed fingers at Joe Biden for rising economic woes, even as a CNN poll revealed 60% of Americans felt his policies were to blame. He boasted of 200 trade deals but failed to offer specifics, while grappling with legal hurdles over executive orders and questioning his commitment to the Constitution.