Trump Moves to Fire Labor Statistics Chief Following Disappointing Jobs Report
In a significant development, President Trump has ordered the firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a disappointing jobs report revealed weaker-than-expected employment growth. The decision comes amidst claims that the poor job numbers were manipulated and attributed to a Biden appointee. Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with the recent data revisions, which saw previous employment figures adjusted downward significantly. This move has raised concerns about the integrity of employment data and the potential for political influence over statistical reporting.
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