Trump Claims He ‘Inherited A Mess’ From Obama

President Donald Trump announces he will nominate Alexander Acosta for Labor Secretary, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that he “inherited a mess” from President Barack Obama’s administration.

“Our administration inherited many problems across government, and across the economy. To be honest, I inherited a mess,” Trump said. “It’s a mess. At home, and abroad. A mess.”

He promised to “take care of it” but returned once again to his apocalyptic tone.

“Low pay, low wages. Mass instability overseas, no matter where you look. The Middle East, a disaster. North Korea — we’ll take care of it, folks,” Trump said. “We’re going to take care of it all. I just wanted to let you know, I inherited a mess.”

President Barack Obama wrapped up his time in office with a record streak of job growth.

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  1. What you inherited was a wad of cash from your old man. And your mom’s hair.

  2. Time to come out of retirement, President Obama. That man just broke the rules, you can now respond.

  3. he lied about his electoral margin again ("greatest since Ronald Reagan)

  4. Relative stability, improving economy and a sense that our better nature was taking hold. Yes, I remember it like it was three weeks and six days ago.

    What a fucking mess.

  5. Avatar for win win says:

    Poor, poor Donald. Ever the victim.

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