President Joe Biden claimed to have created a record 15 million new jobs during his State of the Union address, but this claim is misleading as only five million jobs have been added since the pre-coronavirus pandemic economy. The job growth numbers are distorted by historic job losses due to the pandemic.
Key Points
Job growth under Biden has been significant since taking office in January 2021.
The claim of creating 15 million new jobs is misleading as only five million have been added since the pre-coronavirus pandemic economy.
Job growth numbers are distorted by historic job losses due to the pandemic.
Pros
Impressive job growth numbers since Biden took office in January 2021.
Cons
Misleading claim of creating 15 million new jobs, when only five million have been added since the pre-coronavirus pandemic economy.
Distorted job growth numbers due to historic job losses caused by the pandemic.