Trump Dismisses Labor Statistics Commissioner Over Jobs Data
President Donald Trump fired Erika L. McEntarfer, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, over disappointing employment figures. McEntarfer's appointment by Joe Biden in 2023 met Senate approval. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, citing the need for competent data management and promising a qualified successor.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 02-08-2025 00:01 IST | Created: 02-08-2025 00:01 IST
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President Donald Trump took decisive action on Friday by ordering the dismissal of Erika L. McEntarfer, the commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This move followed the release of employment data that fell short of expectations.
McEntarfer, appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, found her position terminated as Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the accuracy of the jobs numbers.
On Truth Social, Trump emphasized the necessity for reliable statistics and announced that McEntarfer would be replaced by a more qualified individual to ensure competent data management.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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