WASHINGTON, D.C. January 6, 2026 – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer stated today that all net job growth in President Donald Trump’s first year of his second term went to native-born workers, highlighting it as evidence of the administration’s “American Workers First” agenda.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Chavez-DeRemer shared a video clip from her Senate confirmation hearing in early 2025, where she emphasized the role of American workers in Trump’s electoral victory. She wrote:
“At my confirmation hearing last March, I noted that President Trump’s historic return to the White House was fueled by the hardworking men and women of America who were looking for a leader to put them First.
In his first year alone, President Trump has more than delivered on that promise.
Under his leadership, all net job growth has gone to Native-Born Workers, @USDOL is making significant investments in our workforce, and we’re working around the clock to ensure American Jobs go to American Workers.
There’s a lot more to do this year, but we’re making progress — and we’re never going to stop fighting for the American People 🇺🇸”
The attached video shows Chavez-DeRemer testifying before a congressional committee, speaking passionately at a table with her nameplate visible.
The claim aligns with broader statements from the Trump administration throughout 2025, which have credited policies prioritizing domestic employment and immigration enforcement for shifting job gains toward U.S.-born citizens. White House releases late last year reported millions of native-born Americans gaining employment while foreign-born workers saw declines.
However, independent analyses and fact-checks have questioned the figures, noting that seasonally adjusted data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed mixed outcomes, with unemployment rates for native-born workers remaining stable or slightly elevated in some months compared to pre-2025 levels.
Chavez-DeRemer, a former Republican congresswoman from Oregon, was confirmed as the 30th Secretary of Labor in March 2025. Her department has focused on workforce development, apprenticeships, and policies aimed at matching American jobs with American workers.
The post, made from her official account @SecretaryLCD, comes as the administration prepares for its second year, with ongoing debates over labor market trends, immigration, and economic policy.
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