WASHINGTON, D.C. December 16, 2025 – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised the Trump administration’s economic policies on Monday, emphasizing a significant reversal in labor market trends that she said prioritizes American citizens over foreign-born workers.
Speaking live from the White House North Lawn during a Fox News broadcast, Leavitt stated: “What’s most remarkable about the labor market right now is that President Trump is putting American citizens back into the labor force. We know under the previous administration and Joe Biden, that 100% of the jobs gained were for foreign-born workers.”
The remarks, shared widely on social media by the official White House Rapid Response account, underscore the administration’s “America First” agenda amid ongoing debates over immigration and employment.
Leavitt’s comments come as the administration touts broader economic successes in its first year, including wage growth and efforts to boost domestic manufacturing. Supporters on social media echoed the sentiment, crediting Trump-era policies for the shift, while critics questioned the data and called for more transparency on labor statistics.
The clip also featured unrelated chyron updates on other news, including developments in a Los Angeles district attorney case.
Leavitt, the youngest person to ever hold the position of White House press secretary, has become a prominent defender of the president’s record since taking office in January 2025.
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