President Trump Credits Himself for Jobs, Blames Biden for Weakness

The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in April, and President Donald Trump wasted no time claiming credit while attributing any ongoing economic woes to former President Joe Biden. He offered no specific basis for that distinction, despite Biden having left office months ago. Trump’s policies so far include reviving and pausing tariffs, pushing to reshore manufacturing, and vowing a major economic boost. But signs of trouble linger: the economy contracted in Q1 2025 and consumer confidence is shaky.