Following disappointing economic indicators, Trump administration officials defended policies on various political shows, particularly the dismissal of labor statistics chief Erika McEntarfer. Trade representative Jamieson Greer indicated that the president had concerns about poor job growth data, with added revisions further lowering previous job figures. Experts, including William Beach, criticized McEntarfer’s firing, claiming it damages trust in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' integrity. McEntarfer stated it was an honor to serve as BLS commissioner, emphasizing the importance of accurate economic measurement.
The firing of labor statistics chief Erika McEntarfer raised concerns about the reliability of economic data, with experts warning it undermines confidence in the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jamieson Greer expressed that Trump has real concerns about July's job numbers, which showed the economy added only 73,000 jobs, significantly lower than expectations.
William Beach argued that dismissing McEntarfer hurts the statistical system, stating that it undermines the credibility of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Erika McEntarfer expressed on social media that it was an honor to serve as BLS commissioner and emphasized the importance of the work done by the Bureau.
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