THE NOTE: Many factors influence stock market swings and consumer confidence, plenty of which are outside of any president's control. But the more Pres. Trump tries to own the economy now, the more he'll own it if it goes south, maryaliceparks writes.
Like many politicians, President Donald Trump wants to take credit for what's working and zero blame for what's not.
Following a tumultuous week on Wall Street, ominous foreign headlines and stalled trade deals, Trump's advisers fanned out Sunday to heap praise and calm jitters. The fact is many factors influence stock market swings and consumer confidence, plenty of which are outside of any president's control. But the more Trump tries to own the economy now, the more he'll also own it if it goes south.Freshmen Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, both Muslim, would have arrived in Israel this past weekend to attend political meetings and briefings as part of a U.S. delegation.
"I don't know why Netanyahu wanted to deny members of Congress to come to Israel if they expect us to be that never-ending partner and friend," Gillibrand said on ABC News'"This Week." The fallout of the situation has so far demonstrated that while Trump is able to take the unprecedented move of extending political rivalries beyond the U.S. border, there's no guarantee of tangible consequences for the president or his political allies.
Meanwhile, candidates like New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton told reporters at the same Greenfield event they may be looking beyond qualifying for the September debate.
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