Secretary Chavez-DeRemer statement on December jobs report

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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer statement on December jobs report

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued the following statement regarding the December 2025 Employment Situation Report:

"The December jobs report confirms that 2025 was a blockbuster year of solid job growth thanks to the return President Trump's America First leadership, with over 650,000 jobs added since he took office. And after years of runaway inflation that crushed purchasing power for hardworking families, President Trump is cleaning up the mess he inherited from the Biden administration and making life more affordable for all Americans. Wage growth is still running strong, up 4.1 percent in the last three months, and inflation has hit its lowest level in nearly five years.

"As we enter the new year, our economy continues gaining momentum and is well-positioned for even more growth as the President doubles down on his efforts to revitalize critical industries. GDP is booming, and all net job growth has continued to take place in the private sector among American-born workers. The Department of Labor will continue our efforts to execute President Trump's mission to put American Workers First in 2026."