Labor Department Charges Biden Policies with Devastating Native-Born Workers as Immigrants Claim Job Wins

The U.S. Department of Labor reportedly fired a sharp critique at former President Biden’s economic record this week. Officials there declared that his administration caused severe harm to American job prospects while foreign-born laborers advanced.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows native-born employment reportedly dipped in key periods under Biden. Meanwhile, foreign-born workers filled many openings in sectors like construction and services.

This pattern emerged as immigration surged during Biden’s term from 2021 to 2024. Employers turned to newcomers for roles where domestic labor shortages persisted amid post-pandemic recovery.

Such trends fueled debates over work visas and border controls. Critics on one side argued that lax policies undercut locals, while supporters pointed to overall economic expansion.

It is true that foreign-born employment rose faster than native-born in Biden’s final years, per federal tallies from 2023 onward. Yet broader figures reveal net gains for both groups over his full tenure, with native-born adding millions of positions despite uneven monthly shifts.

These disparities often tie to survey quirks and sector demands rather than outright displacement. The Labor Department’s portrayal highlights real frustrations among some voters but overlooks the era’s total job boom of over 15 million roles.

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