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Friday brought the latest unemployment figures, revealing a rate of 4 percent and a rather underwhelming job growth report that had many economists shaking their heads. The forecast predicted a healthy addition of 170,000 non-farming jobs from December to January, but the reality of the situation came in at a paltry 143,000. Forbes made sure to shine a spotlight on this dismal performance, noting it was the weakest start to a year since 2016. Naturally, Rep. Jasmine Crockett from Texas thought it would be a bright idea to spin this news and drag President Donald Trump into the fray, revealing just how desperate some folks are to cling to the past.
In a move reminiscent of a child who didn’t read the assignment but still wants credit, Crockett claimed the dropped job numbers were all about Trump’s impact while also attempting to redefine DEI to mean “Dying Economy and Inflation.” It’s a head-scratching misfire, given that the Biden administration has been the one at the helm for the past two years, proudly presiding over soaring inflation and poor approval ratings related to the economy. Apparently, when the “woke” agenda falters, some still feel the need to deflect blame onto the guy who’s been out of the game for quite a while.
Crockett’s desperate attempt to pin the job figures on Trump fell flat when one considers that the reported numbers reflect the tail end of the previous administration’s policies, with Trump not taking office until January 20. This is about as logical as trying to blame a flat tire on last quarter’s gas prices. Additionally, one cannot overlook that the Forbes article Crockett linked to had little mention of DEI initiatives, while pointing out that black Americans had the highest unemployment rates at 6.2 percent. Rather than stirring the pot with unrelated grievances, perhaps a focus on addressing these actual economic issues would serve the public better.
Jasmine Crockett Makes a Fool of Herself on Jobs Report
https://t.co/JeI2FFEeeB— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) February 10, 2025
The congresswoman’s post quickly fell into the digital abyss, attracting 24,000 replies, a clear indication that social media wasn’t about to let her get away with this folly. Community Notes chimed in to clarify that the job growth data referenced in her post came from a time before Trump took office, thus highlighting her glaring oversight. It’s almost as if she thought history would conveniently overlook the timeline—spoiler alert: it didn’t.
While Crockett seemed more interested in derailing the discussion into race and political rivalry—in another cringe-worthy stint on CNN where she lamented about “white tears”—the broader economic picture isn’t quite the doom and gloom she portrays. Forbes pointed out that, despite some underwhelming payroll figures, the labor market still shows resilience and wage pressure, potentially indicating better days ahead. For those still counting on the Trump administration’s economic strategy, it may just be a matter of letting the weak attempts at blame roll off and focusing on constructive solutions ahead.
