Trump dismisses Labor Department official over jobs report controversy

President Trump fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the release of weak jobs data, claiming the data was 'rigged,' a move criticized for undermining trust in government statistics. The firing followed the bureau's report showing sluggish job growth and significant revisions to previous months, raising concerns about political interference in economic data. Experts warned that such actions could erode confidence in vital government data used for policymaking and economic analysis.