President Trump used his weekly address on Friday to argue the economy is on an upward trajectory, saying it is “especially good news” for those graduating from schools this month.
“Confidence in the American economy has reached levels not seen in many, many years. Unemployment fell to its lowest level in nearly ten years last month, and we created 211,000 new jobs,” Trump said in his weekly address Friday. “Our economic progress is especially good news for the millions of young Americans who, at this time of the year, are putting on a cap and gown and receiving a diploma, certificate, or commission. So important, and we are so proud of them.”
Trump is scheduled to deliver commencement addresses at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. and the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., over the next week.
“So to all of America’s graduates, congratulations,” Trump said. “And to all of America’s youth: we are here to help create the jobs and future you deserve.”
Trump also said he is committed to helping all workers achieve their American Dreams regardless of education or geography.
“The people who construct, repair, and create with their own two hands are the people who make this nation run. And lots of those people voted for me. That’s also why, in my administration, I am so deeply committed to technical and vocational education,” Trump said.
The White House touted its efforts to roll back Obama-era regulations and reform trade agreements so that American workers’ needs are the priority of such deals.
“As a vote of confidence in these policies, business optimism is soaring and employment is rising. These are great signs for America’s future – the future that our new graduates will play with such a critical role in shaping our world and our country,” Trump said.
