Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(126,825 posts)
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:11 PM 3 hrs ago

Brutal: Trump gets hit with news he feared most - Brian Tyler Cohen



The following summary was AI-generated then edited.

- Job Losses Under Trump: The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February 2026, marking a net job loss since April 2025 — a stark contrast to Biden’s average of 400,000 jobs added monthly.

- Rising Unemployment: The unemployment rate climbed to 4.4%, the highest since 2021, up from 4% under Biden, signaling economic deterioration.

- Broken Campaign Promises: Trump vowed to deliver “the best jobs and biggest paychecks,” but the economy has weakened on his watch, with inflation and costs rising despite his claims of stabilization.

- Fox News Acknowledges Data: Even traditionally pro-Trump outlets like Fox News reported the negative jobs data, highlighting its severity and bipartisan concern.

- Economic Contradictions: Despite administration claims of a “golden age,” real-world indicators — including soaring oil prices and stagnant job growth — contradict the narrative.

- Criticism From Allies: Figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene express disillusionment, questioning Trump’s broken promises on foreign policy and economic stewardship, signaling internal GOP fractures.
1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Brutal: Trump gets hit with news he feared most - Brian Tyler Cohen (Original Post) TexasTowelie 3 hrs ago OP
"a stark contrast to Biden's average of 400,000 jobs added monthly." Wiz Imp 1 hr ago #1

Wiz Imp

(9,756 posts)
1. "a stark contrast to Biden's average of 400,000 jobs added monthly."
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 09:34 PM
1 hr ago

Sorry, but that statement is demonstrably false. The average monthly gain under Biden's full term was about 320,000. Once all the jobs lost in the pandemic were recovered, the average was just under 200,000. Exaggerating like that does nobody any favors.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Liberal YouTubers»Brutal: Trump gets hit wi...