Former President Donald Trump lambasts the Harris administration’s economic policies following a dismal October jobs report, calling it a “catastrophe” and warning of dire consequences if Vice President Kamala Harris is elected president.
At a Glance
- October jobs report shows only 12,000 new jobs created, far below expectations
- Trump campaign criticizes Harris-Biden administration for weak economic performance
- White House attributes poor numbers to hurricanes and labor strikes
- Both Trump and Harris held rallies in Wisconsin, a key battleground state
- Trump emphasizes the importance of voting, stating “The fate of the nation is in your hands”
Disappointing Jobs Report Fuels Trump’s Criticism
The October jobs report has become a focal point for former President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Harris administration’s economic policies. The report revealed that the U.S. economy created only 12,000 new jobs, falling significantly short of the expected 113,000. This disappointing figure marks the worst performance since December 2020, with job losses reported across various sectors including manufacturing, retail trade, leisure and hospitality, and transportation and warehousing.
Adding to the economic concerns, August and September job gains were revised down by a total of 112,000. The Trump campaign wasted no time in seizing upon these figures to attack the current administration’s economic stewardship.
Citing poor jobs report, Trump says the Harris economy is 'a disaster' https://t.co/AvaMdHpck2
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) November 2, 2024
Trump Campaign’s Scathing Critique
The Trump campaign did not mince words in its assessment of the jobs report. “Kamala broke it. Trump will fix it. It’s the worst jobs report of the Harris–Biden administration—and a harbinger of what’s to come if Kamala is elected,” the campaign stated, as reported by The Epoch Times.
“Kamala broke it. Trump will fix it. It’s the worst jobs report of the Harris–Biden administration—and a harbinger of what’s to come if Kamala is elected,” the Trump campaign said.
Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump campaign, further emphasized the impact on working families, stating, “In a single month, Kamala’s failed economic agenda wiped out nearly 30,000 private sector jobs and nearly 50,000 manufacturing jobs. Working families are being ripped off by the Harris-Biden economic agenda.”
White House Response and Political Implications
The White House has attributed the poor job numbers to hurricanes and labor strikes, expressing optimism for a rebound in November. However, this explanation has done little to quell the criticism from Trump and his supporters. The former president used the report to attack Vice President Kamala Harris directly, referring to the economy as a “disaster” during a rally in Milwaukee County, a key battleground state.
The political implications of the jobs report are significant, particularly as both Trump and Harris held rallies in Wisconsin, underscoring the state’s importance in the upcoming election. Trump emphasized the gravity of the situation to his supporters, declaring, “I stand here as the only candidate who can rescue our economy from total obliteration.”
Donald Trump said Friday that the economy "stinks" under the Biden-Harris administration, and a new jobs report proves it. https://t.co/kTEDuQvt1T
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) November 2, 2024
Looking Ahead to the Election
As the election approaches, the contrasting economic visions of Trump and the Harris administration are likely to remain at the forefront of political discourse. Trump’s campaign schedule includes rallies in several key states, indicating the importance he places on economic issues in his bid to return to the White House.
“I stand here as the only candidate who can rescue our economy from total obliteration,” Donald Trump said.
With the fate of the nation hanging in the balance, as Trump puts it, voters will soon have the opportunity to weigh in on the economic policies that will shape the country’s future. The October jobs report has undoubtedly added fuel to an already heated debate over economic management and leadership.
