But Biden aides privately told The Associated Press that they expect Trump to continue the planned projects and take credit for Biden's accomplishments, just like the Republicans in Congress who’ve celebrated plant openings and infrastructure developments in their districts but voted against them.

Donald Trump won in large part because of voters' frustration with the economy. But when he enters office, he will inherit an economy primed for growth.

The outgoing president funded new plants and big economic initiatives, but his successor may be able to put his name on the finished products.