Donald Trump Gets Major Boost in Stronger-Than-Expected Jobs Report
Summary
The January 2026 employment report for the U.S. showed strong job growth with 130,000 new jobs, exceeding expectations of 70,000. The unemployment rate slightly decreased from 4.4% in December to 4.3%.Key Facts
- The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January 2026.
- This job growth exceeded forecasts of 70,000 new jobs.
- In December 2025, the economy added 48,000 jobs, and in November, 41,000 jobs.
- The sectors contributing most to this growth were health care, social assistance, and construction.
- Federal government and financial activities sectors had fewer job gains.
- The unemployment rate went down from 4.4% in December to 4.3% in January.
- In January 2025, the unemployment rate was 4% when President Trump returned to office.
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