Trump claims credit for ExxonMobil investment plan launched four years ago

March 07, 2017 10:30

The White House and ExxonMobil were in sync Monday. Some might even call it mind-meld.

In a press release, ExxonMobil highlighted the oil giant's plan to spend $20 billion over ten years, build 11 chemical and natural gas projects and create 45,000 jobs. Within the same hour, the White House put out its own statement claiming credit for the expansion and adding: "The spirit of optimism sweeping the country is already boosting job growth, and it is only the beginning." Read more

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