White House Touts Economic Reversal After Years of Biden-Era Inflation Crisis

The facts are in, and they tell a compelling story about economic recovery under the Trump administration.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered the numbers during Thursday’s press briefing, and the data speaks for itself. The September jobs report revealed 119,000 new positions added to the American economy, more than doubling the forecasted 50,000 jobs. This is not economic stagnation. This is growth.

The gains follow the summer passage of President Trump’s historic tax cuts and multiple trade agreements with countries around the world. Construction jobs alone surged by 19,000 in September, marking the largest monthly increase in a year. For an industry that serves as a bellwether for economic health, this represents substantial momentum.

Here is where the story becomes even more significant. The majority of this growth came from the private sector and native-born citizens rather than foreign-born workers. This stands in stark contrast to the economic reality Americans endured under the previous administration, where job growth disproportionately benefited foreign-born workers, including those in the country illegally.

The inflation picture has stabilized as well. Wages increased 3.8 percent over the year for American workers, translating to roughly $1,200 in additional real wages for the average worker in 2025 under President Trump’s pro-growth policies. This represents a complete reversal from the Biden era, when inflation skyrocketed to nine percent and private sector workers saw their wages decline by approximately $3,000.

Let us be clear about what happened during those four years. The Biden administration presided over an economic disaster that devastated American families. Inflation eroded purchasing power. Real wages declined. The cost of groceries, gas, and basic necessities became burdensome for millions of Americans who had previously enjoyed financial stability.

Vice President JD Vance addressed these economic realities during an event Thursday morning, describing the jobs report as “huge” and proof that “Trump economic policies are actually working.” The math is straightforward. During the first ten months of the Trump economy, take-home pay increased by approximately $1,200. During three years under Biden, the average American worker lost about $3,000 of take-home pay.

Vance emphasized the critical distinction in who benefited from job growth under each administration. Under Biden, almost all net job creation went to foreign-born workers, including illegal immigrants who should not have been in the country at all. This is not merely an immigration issue. This is an economic justice issue for American workers who deserve priority in their own labor market.

The Trump administration is making significant progress in addressing the affordability crisis that plagued Americans for years. Construction jobs are growing. Wages are rising. Inflation remains under control. Private sector growth is robust. Native-born citizens are securing employment.

Americans are still recovering from four years of economic mismanagement, but the trajectory has changed. President Trump has stated he is never satisfied, which means the work continues until the affordability crisis is completely resolved.

The contrast could not be starker. One administration delivered inflation, declining real wages, and job growth that primarily benefited foreign workers. The current administration is delivering construction booms, wage increases, and opportunities for American citizens.

The September jobs report is not an anomaly. It is evidence of policy decisions that prioritize American workers and economic growth. The numbers do not lie, and they demonstrate what happens when pro-growth policies replace the regulatory burden and inflationary spending that characterized the previous four years.