Trump cheers strong August jobs report, presses Fed to cut rates
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Trump cheers strong August jobs report, presses Fed to cut rates

Trump celebrates 162,000 jobs added in August, with unemployment steady at 4.1%, and demands the Federal Reserve lower interest rates to fuel faster growth.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: September 6, 2026, 8:58 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump seized on a stronger-than-expected August jobs report to renew his campaign for lower interest rates, sharing an article on the milestone and its policy stakes.