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U.S. Treasury Secretary Blair Bessent has sparked major controversy after claiming that “most jobs created under the Biden administration went to illegal aliens.”
The remark, made during a recent press briefing, comes amid heated debates over the state of the U.S. labor market and ongoing disputes about immigration policy. Bessent argued that while headline numbers showed job growth, much of that expansion did not benefit American citizens, instead going to undocumented workers.
The statement has already drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, who accused Bessent of politicizing economic data, while Republicans praised the Treasury Secretary for “telling the truth” about labor market realities.
Economists remain divided. Some argue that undocumented workers have indeed filled a significant share of jobs in industries like agriculture, construction, and hospitality, while others say the claim oversimplifies the labor market’s complex dynamics.
The comments add a fresh layer of political tension as the U.S. approaches the 2026 election cycle, with jobs, immigration, and economic growth expected to dominate the national debate.
