Joe Biden was not responsible for the inflationary period from 2021-23. That was a global trend related to supply chains. However, probably no other factor explains Trump's victory last November (except maybe some unexplored misogyny). He owned, because he was president. Sucks, but that's kind of the way it works.
So, when you see stories about the US Navy losing F-18s, Trump has to own that, too. It's not his fault - though the increasing number of SNAFUs in air traffic control seem to be linked to Musk's screwing about with those systems - but he owns it. Yes, the tariffs are his fault; yes, the anti-constitutional goonery that he is visiting upon Hispanics, universities and anyone else who crosses him - those are all his fault.
This is the reality of our stupid politics. The incumbent is judged not by their actual actions, but by the gestalt, by the vibes.
The vibes are about to get very bad, as store shelves empty out.
That he will very much deserve to own.
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