President Donald Trump delivered remarks ahead of Labor Day, highlighting his administration’s economic achievements and pledging continued support for American workers.

“I want to thank you all for being here as we prepare to celebrate Labor Day,” Trump said. “Every policy of the Trump Administration is designed to lift up the American worker, promote great-paying blue-collar jobs, and to rebuild the industrial bedrock of our nation.”

Trump pointed to wage gains as proof of progress, noting that “wages for blue-collar workers are now rising at the fastest rate in 60 years. The average American worker has already seen a $500 wage increase this year.”

The president credited his administration’s focus on deregulation, tax reform, and revitalizing domestic manufacturing for driving growth. He also reiterated his commitment to expanding opportunities for blue-collar families, emphasizing that strengthening America’s workforce remains central to his economic agenda.

As the holiday approaches, the remarks set the stage for what Trump has framed as a celebration not only of labor, but of the administration’s broader effort to restore American prosperity.