President Trump honors labor, fuels prosperity
We're seeing real gains for workers
This Labor Day, American ingenuity isn't just on display. It's thriving, thanks to The Trump-Vance administration putting the American worker first.
As Americans gather to honor the backbone of our nation, few could imagine how much more there is to celebrate. Under President Trump, we've witnessed not just symbolic recognition, but also real, measurable gains for the workers who power our economy. While the Biden-Harris era promised lofty ideals, today's results speak more loudly: rising wages, surging job growth, restored industrial strength and an "America First" economic revival that's protecting the very people who build our country.
At his most recent Cabinet meeting, Mr. Trump began by highlighting key accomplishments, including rising blue-collar wages, unprecedented private-sector job growth, increased domestic steel production, historic trade deals and landmark tax cuts for working families. These aren't feel-good phrases; they're the economic lifeblood and confidence producers that restore dignity and drive in households across America.
According to the Labor Department, "America First" policies have resulted in more than 2 million net jobs for native-born Americans, with 84% coming from the private sector. And the administration's signature "One Big Beautiful Bill" is delivering relief, including expanded Pell Grants, child-care support and sweeping tax reductions that boost take-home pay.
Small business families won't just benefit. They'll thrive, saving roughly $10,000 per year on average. Compare this to what Americans experienced in the Biden-Harris years, where inflation eroded incomes and job growth lagged.
Rather than cheer these results, progressives point to intentions. But working Americans -- their paychecks, downtime and livelihoods -- demand results. The Trump-Vance administration has delivered. When you consider wages, the Biden-Harris administration left blue-collar earnings stagnant.
Mr. Trump has reversed that trend. Trade policy, long bungled, is now leveraged to bring factory output and steel production back home. Tax reform is no longer pie-in-the-sky. It is cash in people's pockets, with real dollars increasing consumer spending power.
Other areas echo this America- and worker-first agenda. The Trump-Vance administration has increased rural hospital funding, boosting care accessibility by 50%. We are seeing record-low gasoline and diesel prices that, once adjusted for inflation, now sit at multi-decade lows. And public safety has become a guarantee for every working man and woman, not a luxury of the elite.
Moreover, the fiscal situation is improving. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported a meaningful dent in the budget deficit. On average, the deficit is 26% less it was in President Biden's last 12 months. That's responsible governance, not reckless growth.
In stark contrast, the Biden-Harris administration overstated its labor gains, failed to tame inflation and left working Americans waiting. Inflation hammered grocery bills and gas pumps, and federal overreach and regulation stifled opportunity. Manufacturing continued its decline. The Trump-Vance administration is not only reversing those losses, it's igniting a renaissance.
This Labor Day, Mr. Trump's administration doesn't just offer warm words. It delivers tangible prosperity. From trade to taxes, energy to opportunity, workers are feeling the impact. It's not politics. It's progress.
Let the critics wring their hands about "inequality" or "climate extremism." Working families want full bellies, safe streets and paychecks that stretch. They want kids in schools where they learn real skills, not ideology. They want infrastructure projects that build well and build fast.
And they want to return to an America where hard work is rewarded, not penalized.
This Labor Day, we see that "America First" isn't just a slogan: It's a strategy. It's a commitment to the working class that is working.