Scott Says Job Report Shows ‘Disturbing Reality’

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has released a statement regarding the latest jobs report data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). According to the report, the unemployment rate has increased to 4.2%, and upwards of 1.27 million full-time jobs were lost over the year.

Moreover, the report demonstrated an increase of nearly 577,000 part time jobs with more than a quarter-million Americans picking up multiple jobs.

Sen. Scott attributed these factors to the leadership in the White House.

“Today’s report shines a light on the disturbing reality and impacts of the disastrous Biden-Harris administration’s economic agenda and misplaced priorities, said Sen Scott. “The reactions from the mainstream media and Washington elites touting today’s report are exactly why the American people demanded change last month. Over the year, full-time jobs are down by 1.27 million, unemployment is up, and people are being forced to take on multiple jobs to make ends meet.”

Furthermore, Sen. Scott said he’s “fighting like hell” to stop the Biden-Harris agenda in the waning months of its existence.

“The Biden-Harris agenda is a total disaster for hardworking Americans, and I’m fighting like hell to stop it and make Washington work for Florida families. Families are struggling under the Biden-Harris economy, but thank God we have someone like President Trump who can fix it, concluded Scott.

Also, the Florida senator recently passed a resolution ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS) terrorist attack.

On December 6, 2019, a Saudi military trainee opened fire against American soldiers, killing three at the Pensacola NAS.

Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Katie Britt (R-AL), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) co-sponsored the resolution.

Sen. Scott released a statement regarding the anniversary of the tragic event.

“Today, on the fifth anniversary of the tragic shooting at NAS Pensacola that senselessly took the lives of three brave Americans—Joshua Kaleb Watson, Mohammed Haitham and Cameron Walters—we honor their service and life dedicated to serving and protecting our country," said Sen. Scott. "Every day, they are missed by their friends, family, and all who knew them."

He continued, stating that the terrorist attack "never should have happened."

"The entire Pensacola community was forever changed that day following the tragic news. This act of terror never should have happened, and following the attack, I fought for significant reform through my Secure U.S. Bases Act that became law. I will never stop working to make sure our bases are safe and this never happens again. I want to thank my colleagues for standing in solidarity and remembering and honoring the lives that were taken far too soon on that tragic day five years ago," concluded Sen. Scott.