During a press conference on Thursday, White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt highlighted what she described as “significant progress” made by President Trump’s administration in addressing the affordability crisis, attributing the struggles of many Americans to years of what she called Bidenflation.
Leavitt pointed to a notably positive jobs report for September, which revealed the creation of 119,000 jobs—far exceeding the anticipated 50,000.
“These numbers reflect the benefits of President Trump’s historic tax cuts and various major trade agreements established over the summer,” Leavitt noted. “Specifically, the construction sector saw an increase of 19,000 jobs in September, marking the biggest monthly rise in over a year.”
She emphasized that this growth primarily emerged from the private sector and native-born individuals, contrasting the previous administration’s focus.
“This is quite the opposite of the trends we observed under the last administration,” she added.
“Moreover, inflation is under control, with American wages rising by 3.8% year-over-year, a direct result of Trump’s pro-growth initiatives. In fact, average real wages are projected to climb by around $1,200 this year thanks to the president’s efforts,” she stated.
“This shows a stark contrast to the previous Biden era, which faced an inflation peak of 9% while private sector wages plummeted by roughly $3,000,” she expressed.
Leavitt acknowledged that while there are still challenges owed to the four years of economic turmoil under Biden, President Trump is “effectively addressing the issue,” emphasizing his commitment to not rest until improvements are realized.
“As the president said recently, he’s never satisfied,” she remarked.
Vice President J.D. Vance echoed these sentiments during an event with Breitbart News, calling the jobs report “huge” and asserting that “Trump’s economic policies are actually working.”
Vance noted that wage increases are outpacing inflation, explaining that during the Biden administration, the average American worker experienced a reduction of about $3,000 in take-home pay. In contrast, he stated that under Trump’s leadership in the first ten months, take-home pay has risen by approximately $1,200.
He reiterated that this economic resurgence is being fueled by the private sector, focusing on job gains for native citizens rather than foreign workers, which he described as a significant shift from Biden’s tenure.
“Under Biden, while there was some job creation, the data shows that most of those jobs went to foreign-born individuals,” Vance elaborated.
He also raised concerns about illegal immigration, noting that many jobs created during that time went to undocumented workers who should not have been in the country.
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), also present at a Breitbart News event, echoed concerns regarding the Biden administration’s influx of foreign workers. He cautioned that the damage incurred during Biden’s presidency cannot be quickly reversed and urged Republicans to act urgently.
The Trump administration marked further progress on tackling the affordability crisis since taking office in January 2025, which includes reduced gas prices that had surged under Biden, along with falling mortgage rates, lower inflation, and an increase in take-home pay. These achievements also encompass the outcomes of trade agreements and historic investments made by the president.
