Trump Admin Accused of Delaying Inconvenient Economic Data
A Politico report alleges that Trump administration officials delayed and redacted a USDA report predicting an increase in the farm goods trade deficit, contradicting the president’s claims about his economic policies. The delay, attributed by the USDA to internal review, is viewed by some as political interference designed to suppress data unfavorable to the administration. This incident raises concerns about the integrity of government reports and the public’s trust in the accuracy of official data, especially given existing questions regarding data reliability. The potential for political manipulation of government reports, regardless of intent, undermines public confidence in the information produced by federal agencies.
John Q. Hosedrinker