Fact-check · Sep 12, 2026 · Donald Trump
“They were projecting 25,000 jobs. It turned out to be a 162,000”
MISLEADING
What the record shows
BLS reported 162,000 jobs added in August 2026. Economist consensus forecasts ranged from 53,000-58,000, not 25,000.
Sources
From: President Trump Delivers Remarks to U.S. Embassy Personnel and Business Leaders
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