Trump Posts Early Jobs Data, Prompting White House Review
TL;DR
President Donald Trump inadvertently revealed some of Friday's jobs data early through a social media post, violating federal policy on statistical releases. The post indicated private sector job growth for 2025 and provided a preliminary look at December's employment figures, which slightly exceeded economist estimates and boosted market confidence. The White House acknowledged the accidental disclosure and is reviewing protocols, while emphasizing the positive economic impact of Trump's policies.
- Trump revealed some of Friday's jobs data early in post the prior day CNBC
- White House says it’s ‘reviewing protocols’ after Trump seemingly violated federal policy by disclosing jobs data early Fortune
- Trump Shares Partial Jobs Data on Social Media Before Key Employment Report Barron's
- If a jobs report leaks on a social media platform no one uses, does it move the market? Financial Times
- Trump Posts Jobs Data Prematurely The Wall Street Journal
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