It all fits with Trump's practice of blaming his predecessors for the nation's ills. Just last week, he tried to deflect criticism of his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case by casting blame on others,

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It's been six months since Joe Biden left the Oval Office. Republicans, including President Donald Trump, can't stop talking about him. Turning the spotlight back on the former president carries risks for both parties heading into the 2026 midterms.