The reality, sir, especially for the folks that I represent in Alabama, is that you forecast a 5.4% growth in GDP for the fourth quarter 2025, and only deliver delivered a 0.5% growth. The reality is that Wages have fallen behind rising inflation and that job growth dramatically slowed down since Trump took office. Mr. Secretary, I'm asking you, I'm asking you rhetorically the following questions. I ask you, why was your analysis so wrong? (01:28–01:38)
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Asserts that wages have not kept up with inflation and job growth has slowed since Trump took office.
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