Scott Bessent Says Over 1 Million Private Jobs Added, Federal Workforce Shrinks to 1960s-Era Low: 'Private Sector Is Driving America’s Economic Resurgence'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is highlighting private-sector job creation and a smaller federal workforce, pointing to changes in the U.S. labor market since January 2025. On Wednesday, Bessent said in a post on X that more than one million private-sector jobs had been created since January 2025 while the federal workforce had fallen to its lowest level since the 1960s. He also said more than 1.3 million additional native-born Americans are working. The private sector is driving America’s economic resurgence. Since January 2025, more than one million private-sector jobs have been created while the federal workforce has been reduced to its lowest levels since the 1960s. At the same time, more than 1.3 million additional… — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) September 23, 2026 Jobs Data The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in August, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%. Manufacturing employment increased by 16,000 during the month. The LinkedIn Workforce Report published last week said U.S. hiring rose 1.9% from July to August but was 6.5% lower than in August 2025. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La
S. labor market since January 2025. On Wednesday, Bessent said in a post on X that more than one million private-sector jobs had been created since January 2025 while the federal workforce had fallen to its lowest level since the 1960s. 3 million additional native-born Americans are working.
The private sector is driving America’s economic resurgence. Since January 2025, more than one million private-sector jobs have been created while the federal workforce has been reduced to its lowest levels since the 1960s. 1%. Manufacturing employment increased by 16,000 during the month.
S. 5% lower than in August 2025. ) also pointed to manufacturing activity that expanded for an eighth consecutive month in August. 6 million workers.
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