Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“More Americans are working today than ever before”
FALSESaid in 3 broadcasts
What the record shows
BLS reports 162.746 million employed in August 2026, down from the all-time high of 163.992 million in December 2025.
Sources
From: LIVE: RNC 2026 National Convention in Dallas Features President Trump and VP Vance on Day 2
Every time it was said
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