In 2024, the United States added more than 2 million jobs.

In 2025, that number dropped to roughly 180,000.

That’s not a small change — it’s a major shift in direction.

In this video, I walk through the actual numbers, explain how infrastructure-related jobs factor into the totals, and break down why headlines about “beating expectations” don’t always tell the full story.

Economic performance should be measured against history — not against lowered projections.

Before forming an opinion, take a look at the full scoreboard.