Trump Touts Strong Jobs Numbers, Calls for Lower Borrowing Costs

Former president says US should pay much less on its debt obligations

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the latest jobs report showing better-than-expected employment growth in January, and reiterated his view that the country should be paying much lower interest rates on its borrowing.

Why it matters

Trump's comments reflect his longstanding position that the US government should be able to borrow at lower rates, which could have implications for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and the country's fiscal outlook.

The details

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said 'The United States of America should be paying MUCH LESS on its Borrowings (BONDS!)' and that 'We are again the strongest Country in the World, and should therefore be paying the LOWEST INTEREST RATE, by far.'

  • The jobs report for January 2026 was released on February 11, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who served from 2017 to 2021.

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What they’re saying

“The United States of America should be paying MUCH LESS on its Borrowings (BONDS!)”

— Donald Trump, Former U.S. President (Truth Social)

The takeaway

Trump's comments reflect his longstanding view that the US government should be able to borrow at lower interest rates, which could influence future discussions around the country's fiscal and monetary policies.