"The labor market has slowed but held up well despite the hurdles posed by Trump’s economic policies, with employment gains averaging
124,000 a month so far this year, down from 168,000 in 2024. But many forecasters reckon the pullback will intensify in the months ahead."
U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2x%
www.usatoday.com
The OP article is using just one payroll processor to make things look not like what they are. Dishonest AF.
Not sure if OP knew and went along with the lie or just didn't realize it.