After claiming official jobs data was “rigged,” Donald Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner Erika McEntarfer, sparking concern about the integrity of US economic data. Replacing her is EJ Antoni, a vocal Trump supporter known for misrepresenting statistics and advocating for significant changes to the agency. Antoni’s nomination has raised alarm among economists due to his lack of credibility and partisan views, alongside his past calls to halt the publication of monthly jobs reports and questionable claims about the BLS. These actions have led to worries about the accuracy and reliability of future economic data released under his leadership.
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Following a disappointing jobs report, President Trump has nominated E.J. Antoni, an economist from the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 contributor, to replace the fired Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) chief, Erika McEntarfer. Trump’s decision to remove McEntarfer came after she released a report showing fewer jobs created than expected and downward revisions of previous months’ figures, a move condemned by economists. Antoni, a BLS data skeptic, has criticized the agency and is expected to focus on data accuracy and timeliness, though he has also indirectly contradicted Trump’s claims of a booming economy. The nomination is now awaiting confirmation by the Republican-controlled Senate.
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Following the firing of a top Bureau of Labor Statistics official, Donald Trump’s team scrambled to explain the decision, citing concerns about the reliability of jobs data. The former president accused the official of manipulating figures, though no evidence supported these claims. While some administration officials pointed to data revisions as a justification for the firing, critics, including former government officials, condemned the move as undermining the integrity of the agency. The episode has raised concerns about the politicization of economic data and its potential impact on market confidence.
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The article compares President Trump’s response to disappointing jobs reports to smashing a bathroom scale in an attempt to obscure weight gain. After revised estimates showed a significant downturn in job growth, Trump responded by attempting to intimidate the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which the author argues is a futile gesture. While this tactic might briefly fool some voters, the author asserts that voters will ultimately rely on their personal economic experiences, rendering manipulated statistics ineffective. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of reliable economic data for market activity, social science, and sound economic policy, suggesting that Trump should instead focus on correcting course.
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Following the release of disappointing job growth figures for July, former President Donald Trump fired US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner Erika McEntarfer, leading to condemnation from senior Republican lawmakers. The job numbers, coupled with revisions from previous months, indicated an economic slowdown, prompting Trump to allege the figures were “RIGGED” and that the economy was “BOOMING”. Republican senators, including Cynthia Lummis and Thom Tillis, criticized Trump’s actions, emphasizing the importance of accurate, unbiased data and expressing concerns about the politicization of economic statistics. Even a former BLS commissioner appointed by Trump, William Beach, called the firing “groundless” and the move undermining of the BLS’s mission.
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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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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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The Trump administration’s decision to disband two expert panels focused on economic data raises serious concerns about the integrity of the information the public receives. This move effectively eliminates a crucial layer of independent oversight and analysis, leaving the administration free to present economic figures that may not accurately reflect the state of the nation.
This action seems particularly troubling given the administration’s history of minimizing or ignoring negative economic news. Without independent expert review, there is no reliable mechanism to scrutinize the government’s economic claims. This raises the question of whether economic data will be manipulated to align with the administration’s political narratives, potentially inflating positive trends and downplaying negative ones.… Continue reading
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