At Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, Trump zeroed in on the economy’s momentum, highlighting that wages are not only rising but outpacing inflation. “The wages for blue-collar workers are now rising at the fastest rate in 60 years,” he said. “The average American worker has already seen a $500 wage increase this year.”

The president attributed the gains to his administration’s aggressive push on energy independence, which he argues has brought down the cost of living across the board. With oil hovering near $60 a barrel, Trump credited Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright for helping stabilize inflation through expanded domestic production. “There’s no inflation because there’s been decreases, tremendous decreases,” Trump said. “That has a huge impact.”

He also pointed to falling grocery prices, singling out Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for her role. “So energy is way down, groceries are way down, eggs are way down. Thank you very much, Madam Secretary. You’ve done a great job,” he said. For Trump, the combination of lower costs and higher pay is proof that his second-term economic agenda is producing tangible results for working families.

Economists advising the administration are backing up that claim. Joe Lavorgna, senior adviser to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, recently told Breitbart News that wage growth under Trump is historic. “We’ve got a 1.4 percent annualized year-to-date increase, which is the second fastest start of a new administration dating back 60 years,” Lavorgna said. “The only time it was faster was President Trump’s first term.”

Looking forward, Lavorgna argued that Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” will turbocharge blue-collar prosperity. The legislation restores 100-percent expensing for capital expenditures and, for the first time, allows full expensing for factories and plants. “That is going to be a boon for blue-collar workers,” he said, citing carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and laborers as immediate beneficiaries.

The impact, he explained, won’t just be felt during construction. “Workers who are going to build those factories are going to get paid, and workers are going to get paid more when they’re working in those factories,” Lavorgna noted. Retail, trade, and healthcare workers, including nursing assistants, are also set to benefit from the increased investment and job creation.

For Trump, this economic surge marks the continuation of what he calls America’s “Golden Age.” His first administration delivered similar early wage gains, but with inflation cooling and capital investments set to pour into new projects, his team believes the next chapter could be even stronger.

While Democrats argue that Trump’s policies favor corporations, the president insists the proof lies in paychecks. His message is simple: more factories, more jobs, and higher wages for everyday Americans. “It’s President Trump’s commitment to building that is going to really lead to what he calls the Golden Age,” Lavorgna said, predicting the blue-collar boom will not only last but accelerate.

As the numbers roll in — higher wages, lower prices, and surging approval — Trump’s bet on American workers is becoming a cornerstone of his reelection message for the 2026 midterms and beyond. For now, the data suggest that his wager is paying off.