Trump’s America is back. And the Left doesn’t know what to do with themselves.
And now an incriminating report put Democrats on their heels in a huge way.
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) paints a striking picture of economic recovery across the nation, revealing that Republican-led states are dominating in job growth.
Between February 2020 and October 2024, 19 of the top 20 states with the highest proportional job growth supported the GOP presidential ticket in this year’s election.
In contrast, three of the five states with net job losses during the same period are Democrat strongholds, further highlighting the economic divide.
Washington, D.C., a Democratic bastion that has never voted Republican in a presidential race, recorded the worst proportional job loss in the nation.
Economist Stephen Moore underscored these findings with a chart posted on X (formerly Twitter), ranking states and D.C. based on the seasonally adjusted ratio of non-farm payrolls in October 2024 compared to February 2020.
February 2020 marked the last month before the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, leading to sweeping lockdowns — most aggressively implemented in Democrat-led states.
Idaho emerged as the leader in job recovery, with a ratio of 1.14, signifying a 14% growth in non-farm payrolls since February 2020.
Joining Idaho in the top five were Utah, Texas, Florida, and Montana — all governed by Republican trifectas, where the GOP controls the governorship and both legislative chambers.
Among the top 20 states for job growth, only 10th-ranked Colorado stands out as a Democrat-led state.
However, Colorado’s Democratic Governor Jared Polis, widely regarded as a libertarian-leaning leader, took a far less restrictive approach to COVID-19 than his blue-state peers.
At the other end of the spectrum, the states that lost jobs relative to February 2020 include Illinois, Maryland, Hawaii, West Virginia, and Louisiana, with D.C. trailing behind all states.
Illinois, Maryland, and Hawaii are governed by Democratic trifectas, while West Virginia and Louisiana — historically red states — face unique economic challenges.
West Virginia has been hit hard by the decline of coal, while Louisiana’s economy often suffers from severe weather events.
“Red Idaho is soaring with job creation, leading the recovery post-pandemic,” Moore wrote on X.
“While DC struggles with job losses, states like Utah, Texas, and Florida are thriving. In stark contrast, Blue Illinois is stagnant—zero net job growth since 2020!”
Idaho’s Republican Governor Brad Little echoed Moore’s sentiments, responding on X:
“It is no surprise that red states like Idaho are dominating in job growth.
Conservative principles of fiscal responsibility, cutting red tape, and providing tax relief, prove time and time again to be the most prosperous for Americans!”
This data reinforces a broader trend: Republican-led states are showcasing stronger economic recoveries post-COVID, thanks to policies favoring lower taxes, less regulation, and an emphasis on economic freedom.
Meanwhile, blue states continue to struggle with job growth under the weight of restrictive policies and economic mismanagement.
Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.
