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Reflecting on a disappointing jobs report this week that was a setback for Donald Trump's administration, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that prospects don't look much better in the coming months.

In a week of wins for the president in the courtroom and in the GOP-controlled Congress, the stunning job report was a black cloud that, according to some business execs, will continue to linger.

As the Journal's Konrad Putzier and Lauren Weber wrote, "Many private employers aren’t hiring anymore," before adding, "Weighed down by high interest rates, a federal crackdown on immigration and uncertainty over tariffs, more companies are deciding they are better off with a smaller head count."

Pointing out that the 74,000 jobs added in the private sector is regarded as "anemic," the report added that growing companies like Warby Parker and not only slowing hiring but looking for ways to reduce expenses in an economy that has more questions than answers.

"American Vinegar Works, a six-year-old specialty-food company based in Worcester, Mass., is holding off plans to bring on an additional employee to fill orders, as well as sales staff, because of concerns about the economy," the Journal is reporting with owner Rodrigo Vargas admitting, "I just don’t know what’s happening. It makes me cautious.”

David Seif, chief economist for developed markets at Nomura, told the Journal, "It’s certainly a red flag."

The report goes on to note that those who are actively looking for jobs are finding a dearth of opportunities in the current climate.

Tom Lott, the head of talent acquisition at Berry Appleman & Leiden, told the Journal, "There’s just a fear and desperation in the candidate population that I haven’t seen in a very, very long time."

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Donald Trump's decision to snipe at former President Joe Biden at what was supposed to be a non-partisan appearance at the Iowa State Fair earned him a potshot on Friday morning on MSNBC.

According to MSNBC's Ali Vitali, Trump was not attending a MAGA rally when he told the crowd he "hates Democrats" and suggested "They hate America," when he lashed out at Biden who decisively beat him in 2020.

Speaking to the crowd, Trump boasted, "Remember, I used to imitate Biden couldn't get off the stage and I'd walk into walls and I called my wife because it's always on television and she said, I said, 'How was it, baby? How good was that? We had 44,000 people –– nobody else could do it.'"

"I have to brag a little bit, you know, because what the hell? It's a little truth to that. But I brag a little bit and say 'How. good was I?' 'You were really good, but you know what happened, You couldn't find this, you couldn't get off the stage?' I said, 'No, I was imitating Biden!'"

Following the clip, host Vitali told viewers, "It stands to note that was supposed to be a nonpartisan event there in Iowa."

"And maybe someone wants to tell the president that the 2024 election is over, he's not going against Joe Biden anymore," she dryly pointed out.

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