America’s blue-collar workers are thriving once again, and it’s no surprise who’s behind this historic rebound. Under President Donald Trump’s steadfast America First leadership, wages for hourly employees—those hardworking Americans who serve as the backbone of our nation—have soared at the fastest rate since 1969. This isn’t just rhetoric or political spin; it’s the cold, hard truth backed by undeniable data.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently laid out the facts plainly, stating on social media platform X: “Thanks to @POTUS’s pro-growth, America First policies, real wages for hourly workers are up nearly 2% in the first five months of @realDonaldTrump’s second term—the strongest growth in 60 years.” Bessent isn’t merely cheerleading; he’s pointing to a real shift in the American economy, a shift that puts the forgotten men and women front and center once again.
In fact, the numbers speak volumes. According to the latest figures, wage growth for nonsupervisory and production workers—our blue-collar heroes—has surged 1.7% since Trump took office for his second term. The last time we witnessed this kind of rapid growth was during Trump’s first term when wage increases hit 1.3%. To put it bluntly, Donald Trump has set a new standard for empowering working-class Americans, a standard no other president has matched in more than half a century.
More importantly, this impressive rise in wages hasn’t been drowned out by inflation, as some critics predicted. Instead, inflation has remained relatively stable, with the Consumer Price Index rising just 2.4% last month, slightly above April’s 2.3% increase. Economists had braced for far worse, citing concerns over tariffs, but once again, President Trump’s bold economic strategy proved the experts wrong.
Trump himself wasted no time highlighting these impressive results, taking to Truth Social to urge the Federal Reserve to act decisively: “CPI JUST OUT. GREAT NUMBERS! FED SHOULD LOWER ONE FULL POINT. WOULD PAY MUCH LESS INTEREST ON DEBT COMING DUE. SO IMPORTANT!!!” The President understands that lowering interest rates doesn’t just help Wall Street—it helps Main Street businesses and hardworking families by reducing their debt burden and spurring further economic growth.
Now, the administration is doubling down, pushing Congress to pass the One Big, Beautiful Bill—a legislative package designed to supercharge our economy and further elevate the lives of ordinary Americans. Bessent explained clearly to lawmakers last week that this bill would mean real, tangible benefits, significantly raising take-home pay between $7,800 and $13,300 for an average family of four and boosting wages by $6,100 to $11,600 for the typical worker.
Yet, Democrats and obstructionist politicians continue to drag their feet, apparently more interested in scoring partisan points than in lifting up the American worker. Make no mistake: failing to pass this vital legislation would lead to disastrous consequences. As Bessent warned Congress, “It would be the largest tax hike in history. It would be a disaster for businesses, for working Americans, and for our status in the world.”
We cannot afford to go backward. The economic revival we’ve seen under President Trump isn’t mere luck or chance—it’s a direct result of targeted policies that prioritize American jobs, American families, and American prosperity. Trump’s focus on manufacturing revival, trade reform, and cutting red tape has empowered blue-collar America in ways unseen for decades.
The choice for Congress—and for all of us—is clear. Do we continue down this path of prosperity, putting America First and rewarding the hardworking men and women who keep our nation strong? Or do we return to failed, high-tax, anti-growth policies that crushed the American worker under Biden and his allies?
The answer must be unequivocal. Stand with Trump and America’s workers to ensure we maintain this historic momentum. The future of our nation depends on it.
