- President Trump frequently deflects blame—pointing to predecessors for inflation, calling the Iran war a “detour,” and blaming vandalism for problems at the Lincoln Memorial pool.
- That stance departs from the traditional "The buck stops here" presidential norm and contrasts with past presidents who publicly accepted responsibility.
- The strategy is raising questions before the midterms as his economic approval has slipped, which could complicate Republican messaging and swing voters' perceptions.
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