Trump says the economy could be slowed down by 'partisan investigations'
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President Trump touted the "thriving like never before" U.S. economy during the State of the Union address, but warned that a few things could bring it to a screeching halt.
In January, 304,000 jobs were created, nearly twice as many as expected, Trump said. "An economic miracle is taking place in the United States," he added, "and the only thing that can stop it are foolish wars, politics, or ridiculous partisan investigations."
He then shared a sort-of rhyme, saying: "If there is going to be peace and legislation, there cannot be war and investigation. It just doesn't work that way. We must be united at home to defeat our adversaries abroad."
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Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
