Dems Blame Trump for Issues
- CNN's Scott Jennings refuted the claim that Trump is responsible for current issues.
- Jennings argues that Democrats have held the White House for 12 of the last 16 years.
- Despite this, blame is still being placed on Trump for ongoing problems in the country.
In a notable commentary following the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, CNN political contributor Scott Jennings pushed back against the narrative that former President Donald Trump is solely responsible for the nation’s current challenges. Jennings highlighted that Democrats have held the executive branch for 12 of the past 16 years, with Barack Obama serving from 2009 to 2017 and Joe Biden, alongside Kamala Harris, in office since 2021. Jennings pointed out a significant gap in the Democratic messaging during the convention, emphasizing that Vice President Kamala Harris is currently in the White House. He argued that despite the ongoing discussions about division and national issues, the Democrats have largely been in control of the country’s direction. “Trump had it for four years, while the Obamas and Biden had it for the rest of the time,” he stated, questioning why the blame continues to fall on Trump. The political analyst expressed concern that the Democrats have not adequately addressed how they plan to resolve the problems facing the nation, given their extended tenure in power. Jennings remarked, “How do you explain all of the problems that will be solved by the person who is currently in there for the last three-and-a-half years?” This question underscores a critical challenge for the Democratic campaign as it seeks to connect with voters amid ongoing national struggles.