CNN Forced to Acknowledge ‘Better Than Expected’ June Jobs Report, But Conservative Analysts Say It’s Still MAGA Momentum
CNN raised eyebrows this week when it aired a surprisingly upbeat report on the June 2025 jobs numbers, which came in stronger than expected. The network, often criticized for its consistently negative tone regarding conservative-led economic policy, seemed almost reluctant as it reported that the U.S. economy added 249,000 jobs in June—well above the consensus forecast of 190,000.
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Despite the brief moment of candor, many conservatives remain skeptical that outlets like CNN will give credit where credit is due: to the policies set in motion by the Trump administration and Republican-led states.
The report aired Thursday morning and featured CNN’s business correspondent noting that the private sector showed broad strength across manufacturing, logistics, and construction. Even more notable was a reduction in the unemployment rate from 3.9% to 3.7%, signaling resilience in the labor market. While the network attempted to attribute the growth to a “soft landing” orchestrated by Bidenomics, conservative analysts and business leaders are pushing back.
“This is not the result of Biden’s tax-and-spend agenda,” said Heritage Foundation economist Paul Winthrop. “This is the lingering benefit of deregulation, energy expansion, and pro-growth policies under President Trump. You can’t raise taxes, crush small businesses with regulation, and then take credit for momentum you inherited.”
The CNN coverage, while brief and visibly uncomfortable, acknowledged that Wall Street reacted positively to the jobs report. The Dow Jones surged over 350 points by mid-morning trading on Thursday, and the bond market adjusted expectations for further interest rate hikes. But that didn’t stop liberal pundits from warning about “uneven wage growth” and “persistent inequality”—talking points aimed more at stirring class resentment than evaluating economic fundamentals.
The disconnect between media narratives and economic reality has become a recurring theme. According to a July 3 analysis by Townhall, the jobs report “ripped the heart out” of the liberal narrative that America is teetering on the edge of recession. Author Matt Vespa highlighted how progressive economists were predicting stagnation—or worse—for the summer months. “Instead,” Vespa wrote, “we got proof that the Trump economic legacy remains potent, and voters know it.”
Indeed, poll after poll shows that Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats on economic issues heading into the 2026 midterms. According to a recent Rasmussen survey, 54% of likely voters say they are better off economically under Trump-era policies than under the Biden administration. That sentiment is particularly strong among working-class voters, Hispanic small business owners, and suburban moms—three constituencies that the left has struggled to retain.
Christian conservatives, who value both fiscal responsibility and ethical governance, have also weighed in. Pastor James McPherson of Dallas, Texas, commented, “You can’t build a strong nation on lies and manipulation. The media lied about inflation, lied about the border, and now they’re trying to twist a good jobs report into some kind of win for Biden. We need truth and clarity, not spin.”
There’s also increasing concern that the Biden administration will attempt to manipulate the Federal Reserve and other institutions to artificially inflate short-term economic metrics in a bid to boost his reelection chances. With rising national debt and record deficits, many see these temporary gains as a façade masking long-term instability.
“The real question isn’t whether one month looks better than expected,” said conservative financial analyst Karen Davidson. “The real question is whether this economy is built to last. And under Biden, the answer is no. Inflation is still high, wages aren’t keeping up, and Americans are drowning in credit card debt.”
The jobs report also reveals an uncomfortable truth for the progressive agenda: states with Republican leadership continue to outperform their Democrat-led counterparts in employment growth, wage increases, and new business creation. Florida, Texas, and Tennessee all saw substantial job gains in sectors like construction, logistics, and manufacturing—industries often hampered by overregulation in blue states.
CNN’s momentary break from its typical partisan framing may have surprised some viewers, but many conservatives view it as too little, too late. After years of pushing economic fear-mongering, a single segment praising job growth is unlikely to change public trust in legacy media. As more Americans turn to alternative news sources, the mainstream media’s grip on public opinion continues to weaken.
Ironically, the strong jobs numbers may prove more damaging to Democrats than helpful. As Vespa noted, “When things go right, it reminds voters that they were lied to for months. The narrative collapses under its own weight.”
Republican strategists are already using the report as ammunition to highlight the contrast between media spin and conservative results. With the 2026 midterms on the horizon and Trump signaling a return to the campaign trail in full force, the economy is poised to be a central battlefield. If job growth continues and inflation stabilizes, it won’t be because of the Biden administration—but in spite of it.
For many voters, the message is clear: America thrives not under big government policies or progressive experiments, but under the enduring principles of freedom, responsibility, and limited government—values that, according to many, are rooted in the biblical wisdom of stewardship and accountability.
