Trump Touts August Jobs Report Showing 162,000 Gain and Manufacturing Rebound
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Trump Touts August Jobs Report Showing 162,000 Gain and Manufacturing Rebound

Trump shares a White House release claiming the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, nearly triple economists' expectations, driven by manufacturing and construction.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: September 4, 2026, 6:33 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump promoted a White House release claiming the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, nearly triple economists’ expectations.