Former President Donald Trump has called for the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, after a jobs report showed a smaller-than-expected increase. Trump accused McEntarfer of manipulating economic data to hurt him politically, echoing claims of a rigged Federal Reserve. Economists have expressed serious concerns, warning that Trump’s actions undermine the credibility of government data, potentially leading to economic instability and damaging the U.S.’s reputation. Democratic politicians have condemned Trump’s actions, accusing him of attempting to hide the truth of his failed policies.
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In his first six months in office, President Trump oversaw an economy that created significantly fewer jobs compared to the final six months of the previous administration. Federal data indicates May, June, and July may have been the worst three months for job growth since the pandemic. Trump has responded to the disappointing job numbers by demanding the firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accusing her of manipulating the data. His administration’s economic policies, particularly tariffs, are likely contributing to slower job growth and overall economic activity. He has also criticized the Federal Reserve chair for failing to cut interest rates.
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Following a disappointing jobs report revealing stalled employment growth, former President Donald Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of labor statistics. Trump alleged that McEntarfer had manipulated employment figures to hurt his political chances, but offered no evidence to support these claims. This move was immediately met with criticism, with many accusing Trump of “firing the messenger” and politicizing crucial economic data. McEntarfer’s dismissal, despite her extensive experience and bipartisan support, has raised concerns about the integrity and independence of federal economic statistics.
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Former President Donald Trump has terminated Dr. Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, following the revision of July’s job numbers which showed a lower-than-expected increase. Trump cited concerns of political manipulation, particularly referencing the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ prior revisions and suggesting an attempt to influence the election. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated the economy is “BOOMING under ‘TRUMP’.” Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren have criticized the firing, with Senator Klobuchar stating, “Kill the messenger.”
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