Rep. Mark Alford Praises Trump Policies for Delivering Job Surge to Native-Born Americans

Representative Mark Alford highlighted the latest employment figures as proof that President Trump’s America First agenda delivers real results for everyday workers.

The September jobs data revealed 119,000 new positions across the economy, exceeding forecasts and signaling steady private sector momentum amid broader recovery efforts.

These gains concentrated in essential areas like health care and hospitality, where demand remains high despite ongoing policy shifts.

Trump’s administration has prioritized border security and reduced illegal immigration inflows since taking office earlier this year. Such measures aim to protect opportunities for citizens by limiting competition from unauthorized entrants in the labor market. Officials report that stricter enforcement has curbed unauthorized crossings by over 70 percent compared to prior levels, freeing up roles in construction and service industries for qualified locals.

Economists note this approach aligns with long-standing debates over workforce composition and wage pressures. Native-born applicants now fill more openings in manufacturing and retail, where turnover had spiked due to external factors. This shift supports families reliant on stable paychecks without relying on temporary labor pools.

It is true that the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded 119,000 total nonfarm payroll additions for September, with nearly all stemming from private industries rather than government roles. Household survey results further confirm substantial employment increases among native-born individuals, totaling around 284,000, while foreign-born numbers dipped by roughly 87,000, underscoring a pivot away from immigrant-heavy hiring patterns.

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