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Friday, September 4, 2026

The day in brief

Trump touted a stronger-than-expected August jobs report, named Adam Telle acting Army Secretary, and claimed Michael Cohen recanted his testimony against him.

  • — Jobs report: touted 162,000 August jobs added, called it triple estimates, urged rate cuts, later tied it to Labor Day and a "Made in America" press release.
  • — Personnel/orders: named Adam Telle Acting Secretary of the Army; signed executive orders on livestock market competition and support for ranchers.
  • — Legal claims: said Michael Cohen "fully recanted" his testimony in the NY AG/Manhattan DA cases; retweeted Cohen-related content.
  • — Political attacks: criticized Missouri Supreme Court ruling on redistricting maps, Democrats over Iran war stance and a socialism-denouncing vote, and stock market reaction to good economic news.
  • — Other posts: praised Maria Bartiromo amid Fox show changes, discussed G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina, referenced Lake Ontario/"Lake America" renaming, and mentioned a podcast appearance with Dan Patrick.

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Supporting America’s Ranchers

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Policy.  Ranchers play a vital role in our Nation’s food supply chain and cultural heritage.  These hardwo…

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