Final Biden Jobs Report Extremely Weak at 143,000 Jobs Added; Democrats Blame Biden's Poor Showing on Trump

Obviously. Of course.

Oh, and happy Friday! Boy these weeks are long. The Trump Administration makes so much news I sign off every day knowing I covered half of it (at best) and not feeling that I'm actually done.

Not complaining, mind you.

The latest jobs report confirms what many have warned about for years--the Biden economy was far weaker than it appeared. Job growth slowed in January, with only 143,000 new positions added. In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the report proves "the necessity of President Trump's pro-growth policies" and reaffirms the administration's commitment to reversing the economic failures of the previous administration.

Key Details:

The U.S. added just 143,000 jobs in January, falling short of the 170,000 economists had expected.

The unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4%, the lowest since May 2024, but hiring remains sluggish.

Wage growth came in stronger than expected, with a 4.1% increase over the past year. While wages rose, inflation concerns persist as the Federal Reserve faces mounting pressure on interest rates.

Diving Deeper:

The Biden administration's economic mismanagement continues to cast a shadow over the country, as Friday's job reportrevealed a sluggish labor market struggling to regain its footing. Reacting to the report, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made it clear that these numbers highlight the damage left behind and why President Trump's economic policies are needed now more than ever.

"Today's jobs report reveals the Biden economy was far worse than anyone thought and underscores the necessity of President Trump's pro-growth policies," Leavitt stated. She pointed to Trump's early executive actions, including his declaration of a national energy emergency and sweeping regulatory cuts, as the foundation for a robust economic turnaround.

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While the mainstream media may attempt to spin this report as a consequence of Trump, the reality is that Americans are still feeling the pain of Biden's policies. With President Trump now working aggressively to reverse course, his administration has made it clear: the era of economic decline is over, and America's comeback is just beginning.

The reporting period ran from mid-December 2024 to January 12 2025 -- in other words, during Biden's "presidency."

posted by Ace at 01:03 PM

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