Fact-check · Sep 28, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We have more people working today than at any time in our country's history”
FALSESaid in 4 broadcasts
What the record shows
BLS data shows 162.746 million employed in August 2026, down from the all-time high of 163.992 million in December 2025.
Sources
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Sep. 28, 2026
Every time it was said
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