Trump Gets Great News On Saturday

President Donald Trump praised the latest U.S. jobs report Friday evening, using the economic numbers to push back against critics and highlight what he described as continued momentum in the American economy heading into Mother’s Day weekend.

In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump celebrated the addition of 115,000 jobs in April, arguing that economists had once again underestimated the strength of the labor market. He also took aim at political opponents and several economic analysts, accusing them of consistently doubting the performance of his administration’s economic policies.

The president pointed to the latest Labor Department figures, which showed hiring numbers coming in well above expectations. Economists had projected significantly lower job growth for the month, while the national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3 percent.

Trump framed the report as evidence that the economy remains resilient despite ongoing financial pressures tied to rising energy costs and instability in the Middle East. The White House has been attempting to reassure Americans that recent inflation spikes are temporary, even as higher fuel prices continue to strain household budgets.

The administration has faced mounting scrutiny in recent months as the conflict involving Iran has disrupted global energy markets and pushed oil prices sharply higher. Since the fighting escalated earlier this year, crude oil prices have surged, contributing to increased costs for transportation, goods, and gasoline across the country.

According to recent data, the national average price for regular gasoline climbed to roughly $4.50 per gallon this weekend — a steep increase compared to prices from a year ago. International oil benchmarks have also jumped significantly, with Brent crude trading above $100 per barrel after sitting near $70 before the conflict intensified.

Despite the economic pressure, Trump continued to defend his administration’s approach and argued that more Americans are employed now than ever before. He also renewed criticism of Jerome Powell, accusing the Federal Reserve of acting too slowly on economic policy decisions.

The stronger-than-expected jobs report could provide a political boost for Republicans as the country moves closer to the 2026 midterm elections. However, analysts say rising consumer costs — especially fuel and energy prices — may remain a key concern for voters in the months ahead.

With inflation and energy prices still dominating economic discussions nationwide, both parties are expected to focus heavily on cost-of-living issues as campaign season intensifies later this year.