Maria Bartiromo of Fox Business was visibly caught off guard on live television as she read out unexpectedly poor job numbers, highlighting cracks in the economy under President Trump’s second term.“President Trump has been promising that his new economic policies will spark growth,” Bartiromo began on Wednesday. “We’re just moments away from the jobs numbers for June. Expectations were for an increase of 95,000 jobs…” she said, before pausing as the numbers came in. Her expression changed instantly.“Right now we’re seeing the number actually show a decline in jobs, uh, down 33,000 on ADP,” she said haltingly, before abruptly pivoting to discuss Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defense system.The ADP report, released Wednesday, is often a preview of the government’s official employment data. It showed the private sector shed 33,000 jobs in June—the first monthly job loss in more than two years—defying Trump’s narrative of a strong economy. Significant cuts were seen in business services, health care, and education.These unexpected job losses may be tied to Trump’s aggressive policies, including sweeping tariffs and large-scale deportations. Either way, the data raises serious concerns about the administration’s ability to steer clear of a recession.
