Foreign-Born Employment Plunges, American-Born Employment Soars
The latest U.S. jobs report released in early July has unveiled a dramatic and telling shift in the labor market: American-born workers are reentering the workforce in significant numbers, while employment among foreign-born individuals has taken a sharp downturn. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), June saw the number of employed American-born workers rise by over 1.2 million, while employment among foreign-born workers declined by nearly 450,000.
This surge marks a clear shift toward an “America First” job recovery, a reversal of recent years in which foreign-born labor—largely driven by both legal and illegal immigration—had been disproportionately filling job openings across multiple sectors. Economists note that this shift coincides with tightened labor markets and a possible cooling in employer enthusiasm for hiring newly arrived migrants amid growing concerns over security, social costs, and declining productivity.
“For the FOURTH month in a row, jobs numbers have beat market expectations with nearly 150,000 good jobs created in June. American-born workers have accounted for ALL of the job gains since President Trump took office and wages continue to rise,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X. “The economy is BOOMING again and it will only get better when the One, Big Beautiful Bill is passed and implemented!”
The data also seems to affirm concerns from many conservative and Christian Americans who have long criticized the Biden administration’s lax border policies. Since President Biden took office, the U.S. has experienced record-breaking illegal border crossings and seen foreign-born employment rise by nearly 3 million during his term. Yet now, amid an economic reshuffle and growing voter backlash, the pendulum is swinging back in favor of American citizens.
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“This is a vindication of the America First approach,” said a senior analyst with the Heritage Foundation. “You can’t flood the labor market with cheap foreign labor and expect American workers to thrive. What we’re seeing now is a long-overdue recalibration.”
The June report also coincides with a sharp decline in illegal crossings in recent weeks, as public scrutiny and electoral pressure have pushed the administration to adopt a more defensive posture at the southern border. Though critics argue these policy shifts are too little, too late, the data suggests they may be having at least a temporary impact on labor demographics.
According to the Fox Business report, the disparity between foreign-born and native-born employment growth has not been this pronounced in recent memory. Over the last month alone, native-born employment surged by 1.2 million while foreign-born jobs declined by 450,000—a swing of more than 1.6 million in favor of American citizens. Analysts speculate that many migrants, particularly those with tenuous legal status, are being pushed out of job markets that are growing increasingly competitive.
From a biblical and moral standpoint, many Christian conservatives see this shift as a partial restoration of order and national stewardship. “Scripture calls on leaders to shepherd their people and protect the flock,” noted one evangelical radio host. “That includes protecting American jobs for American families. We are finally seeing a trend in that direction.”
The drop in foreign-born employment also raises critical questions about the long-term viability of mass immigration as a labor strategy. Critics argue that the Biden administration’s policies effectively subsidized illegal labor, contributing to wage stagnation and putting pressure on housing, healthcare, and education systems—especially in border states. Now, with a tightening economy and growing awareness of these strains, some employers appear to be reversing course.
Breitbart’s coverage emphasized that the labor force participation rate for foreign-born workers has steadily declined over the past several months, while participation among American-born workers has increased. The data suggests that Americans who were previously sidelined—whether due to pandemic disruptions, inflationary pressures, or discouraged job-seeking—are now reentering the workforce in greater numbers.
Economists tied to the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute see this trend as further evidence that a secure border and lawful immigration policies produce better outcomes for native citizens. “This is what happens when the playing field begins to level,” said a former Trump administration labor advisor. “American workers can’t compete when illegal labor is being trafficked across the border with government complicity.”
At the same time, some corporate interests and globalist policymakers are sounding alarms, claiming that labor shortages in some industries could return if foreign-born employment continues to shrink. Yet, many conservative analysts counter that a tighter labor market for employers will lead to higher wages, better working conditions, and reduced exploitation across the board—especially in industries like construction, food service, and agriculture where abuses are rampant.
The current employment reshuffle is expected to continue impacting political discourse leading up to the 2025 election. President Biden’s approval ratings remain underwater, and immigration continues to rank among voters’ top concerns. This new labor data may embolden GOP leaders to further emphasize job protections for American citizens and make the case for renewed immigration enforcement and reform.
As the numbers continue to trend, the political ramifications are clear: Americans are not only ready to work again—they’re demanding a government that works for them. And for now, the job market appears to be answering that call.
