Trump claimed victory on multiple fronts after Friday’s jobless report despite a week marked by nationwide protests and bipartisan criticism
WASHINGTON—President Trump claimed victory on multiple fronts on Friday, crediting his administration for the drop in unemployment and its response to the coronavirus pandemic after a week marked by protests across the nation and rebukes from Democrats, congressional Republicans and former members of his administration.
Comparing the momentum in the U.S. economy to a rocketship, Mr. Trump said the employment report validated his administration’s push for states to ease their coronavirus pandemic restrictions. The jobless rate...
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