All articles tagged with #blame shifting
President Trump is deflecting blame onto others, including the Biden administration, over the Epstein files controversy, calling the allegations a 'hoax' and criticizing Democrats and former officials for allegedly doctoring files, despite many documents being publicly available and investigations confirming Epstein's death by suicide.
A Reuters investigation reveals that Tesla has been aware of chronic parts failures in its vehicles but has been blaming its customers for the issues instead. The company has been diverting responsibility onto drivers, citing vehicle "abuse" as the cause of failures, even though it knew the parts were inherently flawed. The investigation includes interviews with service technicians, repair documents, and internal communications that expose Tesla's practice of charging customers for out-of-warranty parts that the company knew were defective. The report highlights a series of suspension failures in China that were similar to incidents experienced by Tesla owners in the US, with the company blaming driver abuse instead of acknowledging the inherent faults in the cars.
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and five other co-defendants have pleaded not guilty in the Georgia election interference case. Politico reports that a trend is emerging among those charged alongside Donald Trump, with some shifting the blame onto the former president. Meadows, who has been charged with violations of the Georgia RICO Act, appears to be pointing the finger at Trump during court proceedings. This strategy may be an attempt to save themselves and potentially benefit from Trump claiming "executive immunity" regarding the charges.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has criticized his premier and other senior officials for their "irresponsible" response to recent flooding that caused damage to farmlands. This move is seen as an attempt to shift blame for the country's worsening economic hardships and food insecurity. Kim's rebuke comes as he struggles to revive the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts believe that North Korea's food shortages and economic troubles have been exacerbated by pandemic restrictions, international sanctions, and mismanagement. However, there are no immediate signs of a major public unrest or famine that could threaten Kim's hold on power.