Economists also note that the report showed that wages are growing at the lowest rate in years. Although Americans’ earnings are still outpacing inflation, average hourly earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.5% in November, whereas inflation grew at a 3% rate in September, marking the slowest pace since 2021.

The Trump administration highlighted private sector job growth in the latest employment report, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Trump is creating “a strong, America First economy in record time.

Trump administration blames deportations and shutdown for record layoffs as small businesses shed 120,000 jobs in single month.

The survey results—based on nationwide responses collected in the days preceding December 16—reflect mounting discontent.

The Trump administration is requiring new H-1B visa applicants to pay $100,000. School districts that depend on hiring foreign workers to fill teacher jobs, especially in special education and bilingual education,

The move could make it easier to lay off federal employees and is likely illegal, experts say.