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The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry

The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry

  • Trump’s tendency to point fingers at others is increasingly in the spotlight before November’s midterm elections
  • His unwillingness to accept blame sometimes leads him to deny that there are problems at all, analysts say
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Trump welcomes defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan

Trump welcomes defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan

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Update Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University

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US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say

US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say

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US intelligence officials skeptical of Iranian threat to Trump in Turkiye – Washington Post report

US intelligence officials skeptical of Iranian threat to Trump in Turkiye – Washington Post report

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Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

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Oil rises as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns

Oil rises as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns

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Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim

Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim

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Trump says the US has swept Strait of Hormuz for mines

Trump says the US has swept Strait of Hormuz for mines

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Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkiye following summit because of Iran threat, report says

Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkiye following summit because of Iran threat, report says

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Trump slipped onto secret flight from Ankara over Iranian threat: WaPo

Trump slipped onto secret flight from Ankara over Iranian threat: WaPo

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Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement

Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement

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Faced with a teleprompter glitch, Canada’s Carney mocks Trump

Faced with a teleprompter glitch, Canada’s Carney mocks Trump

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