Trump defends trying to blame Biden for poor GDP data

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Trump defends trying to blame Biden for poor GDP data after repeatedly claiming credit for Democrat's strong economic numbers, another victim of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister has been identified, and John Bolton says Pete Hegseth should quit 'for his own safety's sake'.

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1 | Trump defends trying to blame Biden for poor GDP data after repeatedly claiming credit for Democrat's strong economic numbers

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2 | John Bolton says Pete Hegseth should quit 'for his own safety's sake'

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3 | After 29 years, another victim of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister identified after burned remains found at farm

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4 | Bill Gates' daughter reveals father has 'Asperger's syndrome' after comments about autism spectrum

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5 | Fashion designer Riccardo Tisci accused of drugging and sexually assaulting New York restaurant-goer

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"Because of my Instagram posts?"

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