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The White House marked Labor Day weekend by touting President Donald Trump’s economic record, declaring Republicans “the party of working people” and highlighting new investments, job creation and wage growth.
A video released by the White House on X promoted Trump’s agenda with the caption, “President Trump is back, and so is MORE money in your pocket. Wages are SKYROCKETING, and American workers are winning BIG!”
White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said Trump has prioritized policies aimed at strengthening the middle class.
“President Trump believes that American workers are the heart and soul of our economy, which is why he’s championed an agenda that always puts them first — from signing the largest middle-class tax cuts in history to securing nearly $10 trillion in new investments to create high-paying jobs across our country,” Rogers said. “Under President Trump’s leadership, Republicans are once again the proud party of the American worker.”
According to the administration, more than half a million jobs have been created since Trump returned to office, with native-born workers accounting for all net job gains. Officials said hourly wages have increased, inflation has eased and consumer confidence has improved.
The White House also highlighted the expansion of apprenticeship programs, with nearly 2,000 newly registered programs offering opportunities for workers to gain or refine their skills. The Trump Labor Department has set a goal of reaching one million active apprenticeships, with a special emphasis on creating pathways for disabled veterans.
Other initiatives include passage of what the administration has dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” alongside deregulatory actions designed to lift burdens on small businesses. The Labor Department has issued 63 deregulatory measures, which the White House said are intended to spur hiring and economic growth.
The administration also announced new rules aimed at restricting illegal immigrants from accessing federal workforce development programs and related grants, saying those resources should be reserved for American workers.
The statement concluded that the nearly $10 trillion in new investments are “a direct result of President Trump remaking the global trading order and putting America First.”
