💨 Abstract

President Donald Trump baselessly claims that a key economic data operation has maliciously manipulated statistics for political gain. His top economic advisors do not share this view but support his decision to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner after a negative employment report. The focus is now on updating the BLS to ensure reliable and precise data. Trump's public stance complicates the search for an independent and reputable successor to maintain market confidence.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff