Trump Says ‘America is Hot’ After Latest Jobs Report – EVOL

Job growth in the U.S. exceeded expectations in May, with 139,000 positions added across the economy, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, showing no change from April.

The data reflects ongoing strength in the private sector despite a decline in government employment.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised the job growth, crediting President Donald Trump’s economic strategies.

She stated that Trump’s “America First Economic Agenda” was responsible for strong job creation and economic performance.

Leavitt emphasized that the 139,000 jobs added in May were all in the private sector and credited American-born workers for the gains. She added that under Trump, inflation had been curbed and wages were increasing.

The latest figure beat economists’ forecasts. Analysts surveyed by Dow Jones had predicted 125,000 jobs would be added. Though last month’s numbers were also higher than expected, they were revised down by 30,000 in the current report.

The industries with the largest employment gains included health care with 62,000 new jobs, leisure and hospitality with 48,000, and social assistance with 16,000 added positions. Conversely, federal government jobs declined by 22,000.

Other sectors—including mining, oil and gas extraction,

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