White House Defends Trump’s Handling of Jobs Data Amid Controversy
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The White House defended President Trump's decision to fire BLS director Erika McEntarfer, amid concerns about the credibility of employment data, with officials questioning the accuracy of the jobs reports and suggesting a need for new leadership at the agency, sparking bipartisan condemnation and fears of politicization of economic statistics.
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