By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Reports indicate that the Trump administration is replacing signs acknowledging projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with signs solely crediting Donald Trump for rebuilding America’s infrastructure. This is occurring across various projects, including bridges and rail improvements, despite Trump’s prior opposition to the bill. Furthermore, shortly after his inauguration, Trump issued an executive order pausing funds from the 2021 infrastructure law. Despite this, Republicans like Rep. Joe Courtney and others are taking credit for projects funded by the infrastructure legislation they previously opposed.
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Trump Is Taking Credit for Infrastructure Projects Funded by Biden Legislation He Opposed
It’s really no surprise at this point, is it? Here we are again, witnessing the familiar spectacle of a former president attempting to claim victory for something he actively worked against. The focus is on infrastructure projects – bridges, roads, and other essential improvements – that are being brought to life thanks to the landmark infrastructure bill passed by the Biden administration. Yet, the former president, who vocally opposed the very legislation that’s funding these projects, is now trying to position himself as the driving force behind them.
This tactic, unfortunately, is a well-worn one, a standard move in the Republican playbook. The strategy is simple: oppose anything that might benefit the country, then, when it actually starts to deliver results, pretend you were the one who made it happen. It’s about taking credit for the good while avoiding any responsibility for the bad. It’s about political opportunism at its finest, or perhaps, at its most cynical. And the expectation is that their core base will be oblivious to the deception.
What’s particularly striking is how brazen this is, especially when the evidence is readily available for anyone to see. Voting records, news reports – the information is out there, easily accessible. Yet, a significant portion of the electorate seems willing to overlook the hypocrisy. This is a direct consequence of a strategy of deliberately keeping voters ignorant. The former president’s base is loyal, and the facts often seem to matter very little.
The irony is almost comical. You have examples of projects, like highway improvements, that proudly display his name, despite his vocal opposition to the very funding that made those projects possible. It’s a classic case of claiming the good and disavowing any association with the less desirable outcomes. It’s also a reflection of a broader pattern: supporting what the base likes and distancing themselves from anything unpopular, regardless of how they voted on the issue.
This behavior goes hand in hand with a general lack of accountability. The same people who are now taking credit for these infrastructure projects were often the ones who voted against the very bill that provided the funding. The disconnection between their words and their actions seems to be a feature, not a bug, of the current political climate.
And what about the administration that actually got the infrastructure bill passed? The administration is the one that secured the funding for these projects, but the former president is attempting to steal the spotlight. It’s a classic case of political opportunism, taking credit where it’s not deserved.
This behavior is especially egregious considering the critical need for infrastructure improvements across the country. The bill that funded these projects was badly needed, and it’s a significant achievement by the current administration.
The truth is, the former president’s actions are nothing new. He’s been playing this game for years, whether it’s taking credit for a strong economy when he was in office or shifting blame when things go south. It is the definition of political hypocrisy.
The people who support the former president will believe him, no matter what. This level of blind faith is a core tenet of his support. It’s a concerning trend, but a predictable one. He is taking advantage of people who are either unwilling or unable to see through the deception.
Ultimately, this entire situation is a reminder of how easily misinformation can spread and how important it is to stay informed. It highlights the need for critical thinking and the importance of holding those in power accountable for their actions, or lack thereof.