This morning’s jobs report is worse than anyone predicted. The economy lost 92,000 jobs in February. It is the direct result of months of reckless policymaking by the Trump administration, and the numbers behind the headline are even more alarming.
The data tells a story of an economy in trouble:
- The economy shed 92,000 jobs in February, far worse than any forecast.
- December’s jobs number was revised down by 65,000, turning what was reported as a gain into an outright loss.
- Federal government employment has now fallen by 330,000 since October 2024, an 11 percent collapse driven by Trump’s mass firings.
- Long-term unemployment has risen sharply over the past year, with nearly 2 million Americans now out of work for 27 weeks or more.
- Transportation and warehousing have shed over 157,000 jobs since their peak just one year ago.
- The information sector continues to bleed jobs, now averaging consistent monthly losses.
“President Trump inherited a stable, growing economy. He has spent the past year setting it on fire with tariffs, mass firings, and policies that destroyed economic stability for working-class families. This administration had the opportunity to build on a strong foundation. Instead, it chose chaos, and working Americans are now paying the price,” said American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson Brandon Weathersby. “Donald Trump looked working families in the eye and promised them prosperity. What he delivered was an economy that is now shedding jobs and flashing recession warnings. These families did not vote for this, but they are the ones paying for it.”
Published: Mar 6, 2026 | Last Modified: Mar 12, 2026