Jobs · 2026-10-25
More Americans working proved an unprecedented employment achievement
Misleading
Trump said more Americans were working than at any previous time.
What the evidence shows
The absolute number employed reached a record of 159.044 million, but the U.S. population was also at a record high. The employment-to-population ratio was 59.2%, below 60.1% in January 2025.
What happened next
Assessment reflects reporting available October 27–28, 2026.
Assessment notes
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