[cpuguy83]

Mainly record high inflation and the gas crisis (which was way worse than today's).

Whether or not anyone could have stopped that doesn't matter, ppl attribute this to him.

[TedDoesntTalk]

He was also blamed for not bringing home the American prisoners that Iran kidnapped.

[perilunar]

I never understood that. He authorised a mission to do it; it was hardly his fault the mission failed.

[mc32]

"Mission Accomplished!" Yes, they all get blamed for things not under their control.