The Trump Administration is under increasing scrutiny following the firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the release of disappointing jobs numbers. Economic advisers, including Kevin Hassett, have defended the decision, suggesting that the President wants to appoint people who align with his views on economic data. Critics, including Senator Alex Padilla and several economists, have labeled the move as an attempt to manipulate job statistics and undermine credibility in official economic reporting. The situation has sparked a wave of bipartisan condemnation, with former officials and analysts warning that such actions could exacerbate public distrust in government data. As markets respond negatively to ongoing tariffs and economic uncertainties, the implications of this decision remain a focal point of political and economic debate.