Fact-check · Sep 30, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We have record employment numbers. We have more people working in The United States today than at any point in the history of our country by far.”
MISLEADINGSaid in 3 broadcasts
What the record shows
BLS data shows 162.7 million employed in August 2026, below the all-time high of 164.0 million reached in December 2025.
Sources
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement with the Secretary of Commerce
Every time it was said
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