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Fact-check · Oct 6, 2026 · Donald Trump

“We have more jobs right now in The United States Of America than at any time in the history of our country”

TRUESaid in 2 broadcasts
What the record shows
-17K — Nonfarm Payrolls for Trump II at month 11 of the term (~2025), per FRED.

Total nonfarm payrolls at historical peak in absolute numbers as of latest data.

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From: President Trump Gaggles with Press Upon Arrival at the White House, Oct. 6, 2026

Every time it was said

2 times, Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026 · 2 true · against US total jobs (nonfarm payrolls) (FRED)
158.4M158.7M159.1MOctNovDecJan 26FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovSep 28, 2026: published figure 159.1 M jobs (Aug 2026) — TRUEOct 6, 2026: published figure 159.0 M jobs (Sep 2026) — TRUE
US total jobs (nonfarm payrolls), as revised today● figure published the day it was saidTrue
Sep 28, 2026159.1 M jobs (Aug 2026) · President Trump Makes an Announcement, Sep. 28, 2026TRUE
Oct 6, 2026159.0 M jobs (Sep 2026) · This pageTRUE
Figures published each day come from FRED archives (ALFRED), before later revisions.

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