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Trump Takes Credit for Biden's Infrastructure Projects

9/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Donald Trump claims credit for infrastructure projects funded by Joe Biden's 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which he opposed.
New signs at projects in Maryland and Connecticut read “President Donald J. Trump — Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure.”
Critics, including Rep. Joe Courtney, call out Trump's hypocrisy for taking credit for projects he opposed.
Similar signs appear at rail improvements in Seattle, Boston, and Philadelphia.
GOP members, like Rep. Rob Wittman, praise Biden-funded projects despite previously voting against them.

History

Historical Context

The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 established the Interstate Highway System, allocating $25 billion to construct 41,000 miles of highways, which spurred economic growth. In contrast, Donald Trump has claimed credit for infrastructure projects funded by Biden's 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, despite previously opposing it, highlighting a recurring trend of political figures leveraging initiatives they once resisted.

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Story summary

Donald Trump claims credit for infrastructure projects funded by Joe Biden's 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which he opposed.
New signs at projects in Maryland and Connecticut read “President Donald J. Trump — Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure.”
Critics, including Rep. Joe Courtney, call out Trump's hypocrisy for taking credit for projects he opposed.
Similar signs appear at rail improvements in Seattle, Boston, and Philadelphia.
GOP members, like Rep. Rob Wittman, praise Biden-funded projects despite previously voting against them.

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