On Labor Day, the White House released a statement portraying President Donald Trump as a defender of American workers, citing job growth, wage increases, and new investments as evidence that his administration is delivering results.
According to the administration, more than half a million private sector jobs have been created since Trump began his second term, with native-born employment rising by over 2.4 million. Officials noted that small business confidence has reached a five-month high, boosted by regulatory cuts and pro-employer policies.
The statement also emphasized the President’s “America First” trade strategy, which has reportedly driven over $8 trillion in new U.S. investment as companies move manufacturing back home. Historic trade deals, covering more than half of global GDP, were highlighted as key to creating “hundreds of thousands of new, good-paying jobs.”
The administration pointed to economic improvements for working-class Americans: blue-collar wages are up 1.4% this year, real wages have risen every month since Trump took office, and inflation is holding steady at 1.9%. Gasoline and airfare prices are at their lowest in five years, while mortgage rates have declined.
Workforce development was described as a major priority. The White House said trade school enrollment has hit record highs, with more than 183,000 new apprentices added since January. Federal grants have been directed toward skilled trades, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and other critical industries.
The statement also promoted the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” described as the most pro-worker legislation in modern history. The law includes tax cuts for middle-income earners, relief for seniors, permanent paid leave credits, and expanded Pell Grant access for trade students. It is also projected to create nearly one million jobs.
Finally, the White House credited Trump with fueling record stock market highs and expanding retirement options for Americans, including access to alternative assets and cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) plans.
The statement concluded by framing Trump’s economic record as a reversal of “decades of neglect,” underscoring the administration’s message that the President is “finally putting the American worker first.”
