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Treasury Chief’s Jobs Theory Sparks Outrage | Huntsville News
The latest jobs report dropped 23,000 in July, sparking debate after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed the numbers are “noisy” and blamed President Trump’s immigration policies—like deportations and border closures—for reducing job demand. His argument that fewer immigrants mean fewer jobs needed has ignited fierce online backlash, with critics calling it “unbearably dumb” and sarcastically suggesting jobs are being “deported.” The comment underscores growing tension over how immigration policy intersects with economic indicators—and why high-ranking officials’ explanations are drawing…
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