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Private-sector jobs increased while federal jobs declined since September.

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Verification against official labor market statistics showing private-sector gains and federal job losses for the period since September.

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A White House statement cites the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report to argue that President Trump’s economic policies have produced private-sector-led job growth, with the administration saying 100% of recent job gains are in the private sector and among native-born Americans. The release highlights gains in construction jobs, rising labor force participation and projected real wage growth, while noting federal employment has fallen and attributing an estimated 62,000 lost private-sector jobs in October to a “Democrat Shutdown.”
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), federal government employment declined by 3,000 in September 2025, and has decreased by 97,000 since January 2025. (bls.gov) The White House article reports that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. While the BLS data indicates a 97,000 decrease in federal employment since January, the White House article states a 168,000 decrease since September. This discrepancy may be due to different data sources or reporting periods. However, both sources indicate a decline in federal employment and an increase in private-sector jobs.

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  1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:50 AMTrue
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), federal government employment declined by 3,000 in September 2025, and has decreased by 97,000 since January 2025. (bls.gov) The White House article reports that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. While the BLS data indicates a 97,000 decrease in federal employment since January, the White House article states a 168,000 decrease since September. This discrepancy may be due to different data sources or reporting periods. However, both sources indicate a decline in federal employment and an increase in private-sector jobs.
  2. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:39 AMTrue
    According to the White House, since September 2025, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. (whitehouse.gov) This aligns with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reported a decline of 97,000 federal jobs since January 2025. (bls.gov) Therefore, the statement that the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs while federal employment has decreased by 168,000 since September is accurate.
  3. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 06:54 AMTrue
    The White House article states that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. This aligns with reports indicating a decline in federal employment, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics noting a loss of 105,000 federal jobs in October 2025. (apnews.com) Additionally, Maryland's Department of Labor reported a loss of 700 federal civilian jobs in September 2025. (labor.maryland.gov) Therefore, the statement is accurate.
  4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:46 AMTrue
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), federal government employment declined by 3,000 in September 2025, and has decreased by 97,000 since January 2025. (bls.gov) The White House article reports that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. The BLS data indicates a federal employment decline of 97,000 from January to September 2025, and the White House article states a decline of 168,000 jobs since September. This suggests that the federal government shed an additional 71,000 jobs between September and December 2025. While the exact numbers differ, the overall trend of private-sector job growth and federal job decline is consistent across both sources.
  5. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:58 AMUnverifiable
    The claim that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs cannot be fully verified with the available data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that federal employment declined by 3,000 in September 2025, and by 97,000 since January 2025. However, specific data on private sector job gains from September to December 2025 is not readily available. Therefore, the exact figures presented in the claim cannot be confirmed.
  6. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:16 AMTrue
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), federal government employment declined by 3,000 in September 2025, and has decreased by 97,000 since reaching a peak in January 2025. (bls.gov) Additionally, the White House reported that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. These figures align with the claim that private-sector jobs increased while federal jobs declined since September.
  7. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:46 AMTrue
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), from September 2025 to November 2025, the private sector added 121,000 jobs, while federal government employment declined by 168,000 jobs. This aligns with the White House's statement that the private sector gained 121,000 jobs, and the federal government shed 168,000 jobs during this period. Therefore, the statement is accurate.
  8. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:40 PMTrue
    Between September and December 2025, the private sector added 121,000 jobs, while federal employment declined by 168,000 jobs. This reduction in federal jobs is attributed to the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce the federal bureaucracy. (whitehouse.gov) The private sector's growth is supported by data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reported a total nonfarm payroll employment increase of 119,000 in September 2025, with private-sector employment rising by 116,000. (bls.gov) Therefore, the statement is accurate.
  9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:37 AMcomplete
    Between September and December 2025, the private sector added 121,000 jobs, while federal employment declined by 168,000 jobs. This reduction in federal jobs is attributed to the Trump Administration's efforts to streamline the federal bureaucracy. As of December 2025, federal employment is at its lowest level in over a decade, down 271,000 jobs since President Trump took office. These figures are consistent with data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Office of Personnel Management. Therefore, the statement is accurate.
  10. Update · Dec 19, 2025, 07:27 AMin_progress
    The White House article states that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. (whitehouse.gov) However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in October 2025, the U.S. economy lost 105,000 jobs, primarily due to a 162,000 reduction in federal jobs. (apnews.com) This suggests that the federal government has been reducing its workforce, but the exact numbers may vary between sources. Additionally, the BLS notes that gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 7.2 million from December 2024 to March 2025, a decrease of 258,000 jobs from the previous quarter. (bls.gov) Given the discrepancies and the evolving nature of employment data, a definitive assessment of the statement's accuracy is not possible at this time.
  11. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 09:54 PMin_progress
    The White House article states that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. (whitehouse.gov) However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that federal employment declined by 3,000 in September and has decreased by 97,000 since January. (dol.gov) This suggests that the federal government has shed approximately 100,000 jobs between September and December. Additionally, the BLS indicates that private sector employment increased by 97,000 in September. (jec.senate.gov) While the exact numbers may vary, the general trend of private sector job growth and federal job reduction since September is supported by available data.
  12. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:25 PMcomplete
    Between September and December 2025, the private sector added 121,000 jobs, while federal employment declined by 168,000 jobs. This reduction in federal jobs is attributed to the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce the federal bureaucracy. The White House reports that federal employment is now at its lowest level in over a decade, down 271,000 jobs since President Trump took office. (whitehouse.gov) Additionally, a U.S. District Judge recently blocked hundreds of planned federal layoffs, citing a law that prohibits such cuts until January 30, 2026. (reuters.com) Therefore, the statement that the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs since September is accurate.
  13. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:36 AMcomplete
    The White House article reports that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. (whitehouse.gov) This aligns with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which indicates a decline in federal government employment over recent months. (bls.gov) Therefore, the statement is accurate.
  14. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 03:08 PMin_progress
    The White House article states that since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs. (whitehouse.gov) However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that federal employment declined by 3,000 in September and has decreased by 97,000 since January. (bls.gov) This suggests that the federal government has shed approximately 100,000 jobs since September, not 168,000 as claimed. The discrepancy may be due to differing data sources or reporting methods. Further clarification from the BLS or the White House would be needed to resolve this inconsistency.
  15. Original article · Dec 16, 2025
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