Fox & Friends co-hosts quickly move on from a bad jobs report to “other business news”: Nike's “woke stunts”
Lawrence Jones: “Maybe they should just start loving America again”
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From the October 2, 2026, edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends
BRIAN KILMEADE (CO-HOST): Moments ago, brand new jobs number, and they reveal the U.S. Economy gained 29,000 jobs in September.
AINSLEY EARHARDT (CO-HOST): Alright, that's below 90,000 jobs, though, that were expected to be added.
LAWRENCE JONES (CO-HOST): Meanwhile, unemployment rising slightly to 4.2%.
EARHARDT: In other business news, Nike's CEO is rolling out a restructuring plan that includes layoffs starting next year.
KILMEADE: Meanwhile, shares of the shoe giant are hitting their lowest level in 13 years as some critics are blaming the history of woke stunts for the slump.
JONES: Maybe they should just start loving America again.
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GRADY TRIMBLE (CORRESPONDENT): There are some bright spots, though, guys; sales are strong for performance products for specific sports, and Caitlin Clark's new shoe had the biggest launch for a women's signature sneaker in Nike's history. Critics say Nike should take these wins as a sign to refocus on its athletic roots and maybe stay out of politics. Guys?
KILMEADE: I think that's very good advice that you are kind of offering them.
EARHARDT: Wise.