Claim:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that “The much-trumpeted job growth in the last year was ENTIRELY part-time jobs.”

Reasoning:

The claim does not consider the full context of the job market. From February 2023 to February 2024, part-time jobs did rise faster than full-time jobs. However, this metric fluctuates, and focusing on a specific timespan can be misleading. For instance, shifting the timespan by one month, from January 2023 to January 2024, shows the opposite result.

During Joe Biden’s presidency, part-time jobs have accounted for only about a quarter of all job gains. Furthermore, the majority of these part-time jobs were not taken out of economic necessity, but by personal preference.

Fact or Fiction?

Misleading. While part-time jobs did increase, they did not account for all job growth. The claim oversimplifies the complexities of the job market and does not consider the full tenure of Joe Biden’s presidency. It’s also important to note that not all part-time employment reflects negatively on the economy, as many people choose part-time work for various reasons.