Fact-check: “The US economy added 15 million jobs under the current administration.”
Verdict: False (92% confidence)
The claim, evaluated against the sitting U.S. administration as of 2026-06-01 (Trump's second term, beginning January 20, 2025), is directly contradicted by BLS data. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose from approximately 158.268 million in January 2025 to 158.736 million in April 2026, a net gain of roughly +0.468 million jobs — not 15 million. The '15 million jobs' figure is documented in Biden administration official materials (FY2025 Budget, Treasury Secretary Yellen's statements), referr…
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