President Trump’s immigration crackdown is reshaping the job market with stunning results. In June, American-born workers saw a massive employment surge, while foreign-born workers faced a sharp decline. The Department of Labor’s latest report, released Thursday, paints a picture of a workforce tilting decisively toward native-born citizens.
Breitbart reported that Trump’s policies targeting unauthorized migration have driven a record-high 830,000 new jobs for American-born workers in June alone.
This surge pushed their employment past the pre-pandemic peak of October 2019. Meanwhile, foreign-born employment dropped by 348,000, marking the third straight month of declines.
The labor force participation rate for American-born workers climbed from 61.4% to 61.8% in June.
This uptick signals more citizens are not just employed but actively seeking work. It’s a quiet rebuke to progressive claims that restrictive immigration policies harm the economy.
Since January, American-born employment has soared by over two million workers. The contrast with foreign-born workers, whose jobs have dwindled by more than 500,000 in the same period, is stark. Trump’s focus on prioritizing American labor appears to be paying dividends.
The Department of Labor’s Thursday announcement underscores a trend that’s hard to ignore. American-born workers aren’t just filling jobs; they’re setting records. This isn’t the “economic doom” critics of Trump’s policies predicted.
Foreign-born workers, however, are feeling the squeeze. June’s 348,000 job losses cap a troubling trend, with three months of consecutive declines. The data suggests employers are pivoting toward native-born hires, likely spurred by tighter immigration enforcement.
Trump’s approach—cracking down on illegal immigration while incentivizing American hiring—has flipped the script on decades of globalist labor policies.
The left’s mantra of “open borders, endless growth” is losing its luster. American workers are reaping the benefits of a system that puts them first.
The 61.8% labor force participation rate for native-born workers is no small feat. It reflects a workforce energized by opportunity, not stifled by bureaucracy or unfair competition. Contrast this with the progressive push for unchecked migration, which often sidelines American talent.
Foreign-born employment’s half-million drop since January raises questions about sustainability. While some argue these workers fill “unwanted” jobs, the data shows Americans stepping up. The narrative that native-born workers “won’t do” certain jobs is crumbling.
The June numbers are a testament to policy-driven change. Trump’s insistence on curbing illegal immigration has created space for American workers to thrive. It’s a practical, not ideological, win for the heartland.
Critics of Trump’s policies will cry foul, claiming the foreign-born job losses harm the economy. But the record-high employment for American-born workers tells a different story. A balanced economy doesn’t rely on endless inflows of labor at the expense of citizens.
The third consecutive month of foreign-born job declines suggests a structural shift. Employers, facing stricter immigration rules, are recalibrating. This isn’t chaos—it’s a market responding to clear policy signals.
American-born workers have added over two million jobs since the year began. This isn’t a fluke; it’s the result of deliberate choices to prioritize citizens. The left’s apocalyptic warnings about immigration enforcement are looking increasingly hollow.
The 830,000 new jobs for American-born workers in June alone are a milestone worth celebrating. They reflect a labor market that’s not just recovering but thriving. Trump’s policies are proving that America can prosper by investing in its people.
