Biden Defends Jobs Report Against Rubio's Claims

President Joe Biden defended the latest jobs report, which showed an increase of 254,000 jobs and a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.1%, against Republican Senator Marco Rubio's claims that the numbers were 'fake.' During an unannounced White House briefing, Biden dismissed Rubio's assertions, stating, 'Anything that MAGA Republicans don’t like, they call fake,' while emphasizing that the job numbers are real. Economists have challenged Rubio's claims, clarifying that only 13 of the last 17 job reports were revised downwards, contrary to his assertion of 16. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which compiles the data, is regarded as a nonpartisan agency. Analysts have noted that the positive jobs report could benefit Democrats, particularly Vice President Kamala Harris, as the presidential election approaches. Biden's remarks reflect a broader narrative as he contrasts his administration's economic performance with Republican criticism.