# ‘LEGITIMATE CONCERN’: White House responds to jobs report shock

https://mins.news/en/video/16419

- Fox News, 2026-08-07 17:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0GxBMWLLpk

> White House economist Kevin Hassett responds to a July jobs report that came in weaker than expected. He discusses whether artificial intelligence is beginning to replace workers and explains how the Iran conflict is affecting energy prices. The segment presents the weak report as a shock and frames the employment outlook as a legitimate concern.

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