President Trump Comments on Jobs Report Figures

Why it matters locally: Alabama's economy, like the rest of the nation, is impacted by national job growth and unemployment trends, which influence local employment opportunities and economic stability.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump acknowledged positive employment figures following a recent jobs report. The report indicated an increase in non-farm payrolls and a consistent unemployment rate. However, President Trump also expressed dissatisfaction with specific data contained within the report. The U.S. economy added 201,000 non-farm payrolls in August, according to the Department of Labor. The unemployment rate remained at 3.9 percent. Wage growth increased by 2.9 percent over the prior 12 months, marking the largest annual increase since June 2009. President Trump previously stated that the United States was on the verge of an economic boom. President Trump stated his concerns focused on certain aspects of the report. He commented that despite the overall job growth, other details within the report warranted attention. Analysts observed the President's remarks following the report's release.