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Trump Praises American Workers on Labor Day as White House Pushes Hardworking President Image Amid Some Protests

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Love him or hate him, U.S. President Donald Trump is determined to be seen as a president who works hard for the American worker. On Labor Day 2025, the White House has flooded social media with posts underscoring Trump’s constant engagement--whether striking trade deals, touring factories, or pressing his administration to work around the clock.

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The messaging sought to draw a clear contrast with the Biden administration, frequently criticized for being led by an “aging and tired” president. 

“Trump works hard” was the implicit theme, backed by images of him meeting workers, engaging in negotiations, and celebrating small-business owners who “build America.”

White House touts economic wins

The White House declared that under Trump, U.S. workers are saving more and paying less. “HAPPY LABOR DAY 🇺🇸 Thanks to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, overtime workers save nearly $1,500 annually,” it said in one post. 

Another highlighted that Labor Day gas prices were the lowest since 2020, and that wages are rising while inflation is falling.

Agencies across the administration joined in. The Department of Homeland Security praised Trump’s push for an “America First” labor market, saying that “as illegal aliens continue to exit the labor force, more Americans are finding steady and gainful employment.” 

The U.S. Trade Representative declared that Trump is reshoring manufacturing and rebalancing global trade after decades of unfair competition that “tilted the playing field against U.S. workers.”

Other departments--from Agriculture to Health and Human Services--posted tributes to farmers, food inspectors, firefighters, scientists, and doctors, tying their work to Trump’s broader vision of restoring “American greatness through American labor.”

Labor Day protests highlight political divide

But the day was not without dissent. Protests under the banner “Workers Over Billionaires” unfolded across the country, with at least 865 events held from Washington, D.C. to Guam. 

Demonstrators criticized Trump’s handling of workers’ rights and federal intervention in cities, while labor advocates rallied for stronger protections and fair wages.

Labor Day, first celebrated in the late 19th century before becoming a federal holiday in 1894, has always carried political undertones. 

This year’s observance underscored the deep partisan divide over Trump’s presidency. Supporters highlighted a president who, in their words, “never stops working,” while critics saw policies favoring corporations and billionaires.

Yet even detractors concede one thing: Trump is always in motion, pushing deals, rallying crowds, and working the system. 

For many supporters, that tireless drive alone is enough to argue that he stands in sharp contrast to his predecessor.

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