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The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Will Weissert, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on Trump's approach to taking responsibility are available from KSAT 12.
President Donald Trump has been known to deflect blame when issues arise. " When faced with concerns about the economy and inflation, Trump attributes these problems to his predecessor. He also shifts blame for other issues, such as the revamp of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which he claims was damaged by vandalism.
Further details on Trump's approach to taking responsibility are available from KSAT 12. The San Antonio news source provides more information on the president's responses to various challenges, including economic and international issues.
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Category: local Published: August 15, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump has been known to deflect blame when issues arise. This tendency is in contrast to the famous phrase "The buck stops here." When faced with concerns about the economy and…
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