U.S. Jobs Report Shows Record Native-Born Employment Growth

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics released September data showing a significant shift in the U.S. labor market, with native-born workers reaching a record 133.2 million. This represents an increase of 2 million since March 2025, while the number of foreign-born workers dropped by 1.6 million during the same period to 32.1 million. Preliminary data indicates a broader decline of approximately 2.3 million foreign-born residents between January and September 2025, reversing a 7.4 million increase seen under the administration of Joe Biden.

The U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, primarily driven by the private sector. Despite the hiring acceleration, the national unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.4%, with a specific increase in black unemployment. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer described the data as a solid report, though she noted that manufacturing jobs have not yet reached desired levels.

Administration officials framed the results as a success of the "America First" agenda. Vice President JD Vance attributed the decline in foreign-born residents to aggressive immigration enforcement and cooling housing prices, asserting that jobs are returning to native-born citizens. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the report proves the administration's pro-growth policies are delivering results for American families and businesses.