THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Krugman: Trump’s Trade Adviser Just Exposed the Scam at MAGA’s Core
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Feb 11, 2026 
Paul Krugman, Nobel-winning economist and NYT columnist, breaks down Peter Navarro’s claim that fewer immigrants mean fewer jobs. He exposes how that admission undermines MAGA’s economic story. Short, sharp takes on immigration’s role in the labor market, care work, demographics, and the political openings for opponents.
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Biden Job Gains Weren't All For Immigrants
- Paul Krugman shows Navarro's claim that "all jobs went to immigrants" is false and easily refuted by labor data.
- Krugman says employment for native-born Americans stayed strong with low unemployment during Biden years.
Navarro's Contradiction Exposes MAGA Myth
- Krugman notes reduced immigration will slow job growth because the labor force grows less rapidly.
- He highlights the contradiction in MAGA rhetoric that immigrants both steal jobs and yet their absence reduces job creation.
Ethno‑Nationalism Overrules Economic Logic
- Krugman argues the anti-immigrant drive is ideological ethno-nationalism, not economic concern.
- He says Trump priorities place ethnic re-engineering above economic performance and public safety.