The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today the U.S. economy added a surprising 162,000 jobs in August (more than 3x economists’ predictions) as the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%.
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double economists’ forecasts. https://t.co/nTALUH2bSe
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 4, 2026
However, the ADP National Employment Report for August showed just 38,000 private sector jobs added in August.
It’s worth noting that Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last year because he didn’t like the numbers coming out.
And we are two months out from an election. So, consider those factors in weighing which figure is closest to being correct.
Trump lied about how many U.S. servicemen and women were killed and wounded in Iran. You think he wouldn’t lie about the jobs report two months before an election? Come on.
I called out the White House for cooking the books live on MS NOW this morning. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/LMOTVcDS6N
— Mike Nellis (@MikeNellis) September 4, 2026
Actual job numbers pic.twitter.com/ETh3jIelX2
— Just Kristin 🪷 (@kschase13) September 4, 2026
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