Fact check: Did Donald Trump inherit 'a mess' from Barack Obama?

President Donald Trump has told a news conference he "inherited a mess" from his predecessor, Barack Obama.

Fact check: Did Donald Trump inherit 'a mess' from Barack Obama?
Fri, 17 Feb, 2017 - 08:13

President Donald Trump has told a news conference he "inherited a mess" from his predecessor, Barack Obama.

A look at some of his claims, and how they compare with the facts:

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