“For the second consecutive month, the jobs report has surpassed expectations. Wages are on the rise and more Americans are joining the labor force. This is precisely the trajectory we aspire to see: an increasing number of Americans employed with enhanced earnings. Further victories lie ahead!” — Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
President Donald J. Trump is reinvigorating the American economy as workforce numbers swell and jobs return from overseas — today’s jobs report serves as evidence to support this claim.
Key Highlights:
- In April, the U.S. added 177,000 jobs, significantly exceeding forecasts for yet another month, as the labor market responds favorably to President Trump’s economic strategy.
- Private education and health services: +70,000
- Transportation and warehousing: +29,000
- Leisure and hospitality: +24,000
- Professional and business services: +17,000
- Financial activities: +14,000
- The labor force participation rate is climbing, with more Americans stepping into the workforce during what some call President Trump’s Golden Age.
- Wages are also climbing, with real average hourly earnings increasing by nearly 4% over the past year.
- Construction jobs have seen a third consecutive month of growth, adding 11,000 new positions — all without any signs of labor shortages.
- The federal workforce has faced reductions for the third month running as President Trump pursues his ambitious plan to streamline government operations.
Reactions from the Experts:
- Economist Steve Moore: “This report is remarkable. The increase in labor force participation is a strong indicator of health in our economy.”
- Fox Business Network’s Charles Payne: “Transportation and warehousing were sectors expected to be under pressure, yet they added 29,000 jobs. Perhaps the manufacturing initiatives announced by the White House are beginning to bear fruit.”
- Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo: “In President Trump’s words, ‘We are on the verge of the best economy anyone has ever witnessed.’ The market appears to be reflecting this optimism.”
- ERShares CEO Joel Shulman, Ph.D.: “This is promising news as we observe many companies shifting jobs back from overseas suppliers.”
- Former Toys “R” Us CEO Gerald Storch: “The outlook is bright; we are heading towards a solid economic future.”
