CNN halts for breaking Donald Trump alert – President won't be happy

Recent economic figures have revealed that job growth in Donald Trump’s first year of his second term was “far worse” than initially reported, prompting a breaking news segment on CNN. Despite the grim headline, there were still notable positive signs for the economy that are expected to continue through the year.

Scott Jennings highlighted during the coverage that wages grew by 3.7% while inflation in January was 2.7%. He emphasized that although prices are unlikely to return to previous levels, the fact that wages are outpacing inflation is a positive indicator. Jennings explained: “That actually happened in January. We have a smaller government, an expanding private sector, wages outstripping inflation, median rents are down, and the stock market is up.”

Jennings pointed out that if economic growth continues as predicted through 2026, it could provide a strong boost for elections. On social media, viewers quickly assessed the data alongside the breaking news, with one user summarizing three key points:

1. Significant federal workforce reductions and regulatory rollbacks are reducing government bloat.

2. The private sector is booming with jobs, investments, and energy production.

3. Real wages are finally outpacing inflation, allowing working Americans to get ahead.

The user concluded: “This is the exact opposite of the ‘Trump economy is worse than thought’ narrative the media tried to push. The numbers don’t lie and neither does Jennings.” The clip was praised for being “short, brutal, and 100% facts,” attracting strong support online.

Just last week, the White House reported that job growth “crushed expectations.” Press Secretary Kush Desai said: “Today’s blockbuster, expectation-shattering jobs report proves that President Trump’s economic agenda continues to pay off. With new revisions showing that the Biden-era jobs market was worse than expected, President Trump is reversing that trend by reducing federal employment to its lowest level since 1966 and turbocharging economic growth.”

Trump’s administration has been commended for robust private-sector job growth and a declining unemployment rate, signaling a strong economic trajectory in his first year back in office.