AP FACT CHECK: Trump and the Washington blame game

 


WASHINGTON (AP) — Deflect blame for the bad things. Take undue credit for the good things.

When President Donald Trump and his environmental chief sat down with different audiences this past week, the blame game was on display. So was some chest-thumping.

Trump tried to lay responsibility on Democrats for the separation of children from parents at the border, even though the policy comes from his own administration. He cited outdated numbers to boast about a decline in illegal border crossings.

Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt claimed credit for pollution cleanups done mostly...



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