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Fact Check: Native-born Americans account for 100 percent of job gains since January under Trump.

Fact Check: Native-born Americans account for 100 percent of job gains since January under Trump.

Published July 12, 2025
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# Fact Check: "Native-born Americans account for 100 percent of job gains since January under Trump." ## What We Know The claim that "Native-born Ame...

Fact Check: "Native-born Americans account for 100 percent of job gains since January under Trump."

What We Know

The claim that "Native-born Americans account for 100 percent of job gains since January under Trump" suggests that all job growth during Trump's presidency has exclusively benefited native-born citizens. According to the Trump Administration Accomplishments, the administration touted that America gained 7 million new jobs during Trump's term, with significant increases in employment for various demographic groups. However, the claim lacks nuance regarding the contributions of immigrant workers to job growth.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 in January 2017, but it does not specify the breakdown between native-born and immigrant workers. Furthermore, a report from Fox Business noted that while employment among American-born workers increased, immigrant employment also rose significantly, with a reported increase of 777,000 jobs for immigrants during the same period.

Analysis

The assertion that native-born Americans accounted for 100% of job gains is misleading. While the Trump administration emphasized the job gains for native-born workers, it did not provide comprehensive data that excludes immigrant contributions. For instance, a report from The Social Contract highlighted that immigrant employment rose by 3.0% during the Trump administration, indicating that immigrants also played a role in job growth.

Moreover, the claim's reliance on the administration's own reports raises questions about potential bias. The White House's narrative often emphasizes positive outcomes while downplaying or omitting data that may contradict their messaging. This is evident in the selective focus on native-born job gains without acknowledging the simultaneous growth in immigrant employment.

Additionally, an analysis by Forbes suggests that job growth was more substantial under the Biden administration, indicating a broader context of employment trends that the claim does not address. This context is crucial for understanding the overall job market dynamics during Trump's presidency.

Conclusion

Verdict: False
The claim that native-born Americans account for 100% of job gains since January under Trump is misleading. While there were significant job gains for native-born workers, data indicates that immigrant workers also experienced job growth during the same period. The selective presentation of information and lack of comprehensive data undermine the validity of the claim.

Sources

  1. The Employment Situation - January 2017
  2. Trump Administration Accomplishments – The White House
  3. The Employment Situation - June 2025
  4. TRUMP EFFECT: Higher Pay for American Workers
  5. Trump White House touts rise of American-born workers
  6. Trump-Era Job Gains Have Benefited Immigrants More
  7. Trump Creates 2 Million Jobs for American-born Workers as Foreign-born Jobs Decrease
  8. Employment Grew More Under Biden And Immigrants Did Not Get Most Jobs

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