diff --git a/themes/digital.gov/layouts/shortcodes/asset-static.html b/themes/digital.gov/layouts/shortcodes/asset-static.html
index 91b12806d8..1801efdac6 100644
--- a/themes/digital.gov/layouts/shortcodes/asset-static.html
+++ b/themes/digital.gov/layouts/shortcodes/asset-static.html
@@ -27,6 +27,6 @@
       {{ end }}"
     {{- end -}}
   >
-    {{ $label }}
+    {{- $label -}}
   </a>
 {{ end }}