Trump Calls for Labor Stats Shakeup: Allegations of Data Manipulation Spark Controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, following reports of weaker than expected job growth. Trump accuses McEntarfer of manipulating data, though no evidence supports this claim. The move raises concerns about the reliability of U.S. economic data.
In a bold move, President Donald Trump has ordered the firing of Erika McEntarfer, Commissioner of the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, alleging manipulated employment data. This comes on the heels of disappointing job numbers for July, which Trump claims were falsified under McEntarfer's oversight.
McEntarfer, a Biden appointee, faces Trump's accusation of providing inaccurate statistics, although the White House and the Bureau have yet to substantiate these claims. Trump's directive on Truth Social to replace McEntarfer is part of a broader critique of governmental data reports under Biden's administration.
Economists and critics are expressing concerns about the Trump administration's pressure on federal employees and the potential impact on the quality of economic statistics. The downturn in reported job growth, blamed partly on Trump's policies, further stokes the debate over the integrity of U.S. economic data standards.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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