Former BLS Chief Warns Against Politicizing Economic Data After Firing
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Erika McEntarfer, former BLS commissioner, was unexpectedly fired after reporting weak jobs data, raising concerns about political influence on economic statistics and the independence of the BLS. Her dismissal followed her comments on revisions to employment figures, which President Trump claimed were manipulated, though experts say revisions are routine. McEntarfer criticized the move as a threat to economic stability and the integrity of official data.
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