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Sen. Scott's Job Claims Debunked by Labor Statistics
3/14/2025
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- Sen. Rick Scott inaccurately stated that full-time jobs decreased during Biden's presidency in a March 9, 2025, CNN interview.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an increase of 8.3 million full-time jobs, or 6.6%, from January 2021 to December 2024.
- Part-time employment also grew, largely driven by personal choice rather than economic need.
- Scott's claims about Trump's economic performance are refuted by substantial job growth and recovery data.