While raw U.S. employment hit an all-time peak in January 2026, it slightly dropped by February, and the raw figure is largely driven by ongoing population growth rather than robust economic expansion.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 27, 2026
BLS-based analyses cited by Just The News and The Daily Wire confirm women accounted for nearly all net U.S. payroll job gains since Trump's January 2025 inauguration, though the trend reflects sector-specific hiring patterns rather than a simple gender-driven boom.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 8, 2026
The August jobs report did indeed far exceed expectations, supporting Trump's characterization of the numbers as 'very good.'The Baseline automated desk · Sep 6, 2026
Independent reporting confirms the August jobs report beat expectations, with private-sector and manufacturing hiring both outperforming forecasts, matching the White House's framing.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
Literally true - about 158.6 million people were employed in January, a record - but that is expected as the population grows. The share of the population working actually slipped from 60.1% to 59.8% over Trump's first year.FactCheck.org, Bureau of Labor Statistics · Feb 19, 2026