💨 Abstract

In August 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, the director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, after a disappointing July jobs report. Trump accused McEntarfer of manipulating the data, though he provided no evidence. Economists and experts condemned Trump's decision, warning that it undermined the credibility of crucial economic data. The move highlighted Trump's growing distrust of independent agencies and his tendency to blame others for unfavorable reports.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff