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Trump dismisses Labor Statistics Chief Amid Jobs Data Controversy

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Trump dismisses Labor Statistics Chief Amid Jobs Data Controversy
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President Donald Trump dismissed the US Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, shortly after a disappointing jobs report showing only 73,000 new jobs and revisions indicating weaker economic growth, accusing her of tampering with data without evidence. The move sparked criticism from economists, labor unions, and Democrats, who emphasized the importance of independent and accurate economic data.

Topics:businesspolitics#bureau-of-labor-statistics#jobs-report#labor-data#political-interference#politics#trump
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