U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer commented on the September 2025 Employment Situation Report, highlighting significant growth in private sector payrolls. The report showed an addition of 119,000 jobs in September, surpassing expectations.
Chavez-DeRemer attributed the positive results to President Trump's economic policies, despite what she described as political obstacles from Democrats. "Driven by impressive gains in private sector payrolls, our economy added 119,000 jobs in September – more than doubling expectations," she said. She criticized Democrats for delaying the report due to a government shutdown and claimed they were attempting to undermine President Trump.
The Secretary emphasized that job and wage growth exceeded forecasts, with more Americans joining the workforce and a reduction in long-term unemployment. "This report reflects an economy that was running strong going into the shutdown," she said, crediting the administration's policies for these outcomes.
Chavez-DeRemer expressed optimism about future economic momentum as President Trump's full agenda unfolds. She highlighted the Working Family Tax Cuts and investments aimed at reindustrializing the nation as key components of this strategy.
The U.S. Department of Labor released this statement following the publication of the employment report.
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