Trump embraces a political strategy of being in charge of everything but responsible for nothing when things go badly | Fortune

A new focus on responsibility is emerging ahead of November’s midterms as Fortune highlights a pattern in which Donald Trump attributes problems to predecessors, Congress, or other factors when outcomes turn negative. The article cites examples including scrutiny over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s redevelopment, claims tied to vandalism and workmanship, and public reactions to the Iran-related oil-price pressures. It notes that Trump’s approach can include denying that problems exist, while the White House says he is addressing long-running challenges and pointing to “big wins,” such as tax cuts, efforts to lower prescription drug prices, immigration and border enforcement, increased domestic energy production, and a strong stock market.