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Platform: THREADS Author: @govpressoffice --- Caption/Description --- California added 131,500 jobs in the past year. Meatball lost -30,800 :( ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: THREADS Author: @govpressoffice --- Caption/Description --- California added 131,500 jobs in the past year. Meatball lost -30,800 :( --- Claims to Verify --- 1. California added 131,500 jobs in the past year. 2. Florida (referred to as 'Meatball') lost 30,800 jobs in the past year. --- Verification Focus --- govpressoffice California added 131,500 jobs 2024 California vs Florida job growth statistics 2024 AP Reuters California 131,500 jobs Florida 30,800 jobs lost fact check PolitiFact Bureau of Labor Statistics California Florida job growth 2024 did Florida lose 30,800 jobs in the past year

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1. verified: This post was posted by @govpressoffice on Threads.
   The account @govpressoffice is the recognized 'Governor Newsom Press Office' account, which is active across social platforms including X and Threads as of June 2026, known for aggressive 'rapid response' political messaging.
2. verified: California added 131,500 jobs in the past year (as of June 2026).
   Official state and federal data released on June 8, 2026, confirms California added approximately 131,534 jobs over the 12 months ending in the first quarter of 2026.
3. misleading: Florida lost 30,800 jobs in the past year (as of June 2026).
   The figure of -30,800 is a direct match for a viral 2024 report. Current 2026 data shows Florida lost 20,600 jobs in the private sector (Jan 2026) or gained 15,800 net payroll jobs (April 2026), making the 30,800 figure outdated and inaccurate for the current year.

Sources consulted (8)

• edhat.com — edhat.com
• kff.org — kff.org
• brookings.edu — brookings.edu
• Gavin Newsom Gets Major Polling Boost After Trolling Onslaught — Newsweek
• Trump Admin Mocks Newsom for Being Stuck in 'Cuck Chair' at Davos — Mediaite
• California Leads the Nation in Job Creation — Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
• Scott concerned about Florida job losses — The Capitolist / The Center Square
• Florida Employment Snapshot - April 2026 — U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee

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