As President Trump highlights job growth in his economic messaging, data suggests that many Black Americans and younger workers are not seeing those gains. Employment trends show rising unemployment among Black workers and sluggish job prospects for youth, raising questions about the inclusivity of the labor market under Trump’s tenure.
Although headline figures may indicate strength, analysts point out deeper fissures: wage gains and hiring often skew toward established demographics. The lagging employment for Black and young workers signals that economic recovery is uneven. For political strategists, the developing disparities pose a risk — especially as these voter groups weigh whether economic promises have delivered.
