Trump’s Labor Day economic claims followed by golf outing to quell speculation
Trump Touts $10 Trillion in Investments for American Workers on Labor Day Weekend
President Donald Trump used Labor Day weekend to highlight “nearly $10 trillion” in new investments for American workers, a claim that was met with skepticism from fact-checkers. Despite online rumors about his well-being and whereabouts circulating over the holiday weekend, Trump put the speculation to rest with a public appearance at his Trump National Virginia golf course.
White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News, “President Trump believes that American workers are the heart and soul of our economy, which is why he’s championed an agenda that always puts them first.”
The White House’s $10 trillion claim includes previously announced projects, leading some to question the validity of the figure. However, the administration is pushing forward with what they call a “Golden Age of Prosperity,” highlighting job growth, rising wages, new apprenticeship programs, and regulatory rollbacks.
President Donald Trump walks through the parking lot with grandson Spencer Frederick Trump at Trump National golf course in Sterling, Va., Saturday. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
The White House has pointed to corporate pledges as evidence of progress, with companies like NVIDIA, Apple, IBM, and SoftBank committing billions of dollars to various projects in the U.S. Trump claims that over $8 trillion has been pledged since the election, with half a million new jobs created in 2025.
Despite the administration’s focus on economic achievements, the weekend was overshadowed by social media speculation about Trump’s well-being. Rumors about his whereabouts and health spread online until he appeared in public on Saturday, putting the rumors to rest.
President Donald Trump and his granddaughter Kai Trump outside the White House on Saturday. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
While the White House hoped Labor Day would showcase Trump’s economic record, the weekend will likely be remembered for dispelling online rumors and highlighting the administration’s focus on American workers.
