Fact-check · Nov 6, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We just got announced, a 165,000. That was far in excess of what they thought. They were thinking about 20 or 30, and they ended up 165,000 new jobs”
MISLEADINGSaid in 3 broadcasts
What the record shows
BLS reported 165,000 nonfarm payroll jobs added in October 2026. Economist consensus forecasts ranged from 59,000-70,000, not 20,000-30,000.
The 165,000 figure is correct and did exceed expectations substantially. However, expected gains were 59K-70K, not 20-30K as claimed—a material misstatement of the baseline.
Sources
- October Jobs Report: U.S. Adds 165,000 Jobs
- 'A blowout': US added 165,000 jobs in October, trouncing expectations
- U.S. adds 165,000 jobs in October as hiring rebounds
- U.S. Jobs Report October 2026: Payrolls Jump 165,000 - Babypips.com
- The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, a bright spot for the economy
- October jobs report: US economy added 165,000 jobs last month
Every time it was said
3 times, Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026 · 1 true · 2 misleading · against US jobs added per month (nonfarm payrolls) (FRED)
US jobs added per month (nonfarm payrolls), as revised today● figure published the day it was saidTrueMisleading
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Figures published each day come from FRED archives (ALFRED), before later revisions.
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