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Trump officials scramble to justify firing of economic statistician – as critics say ‘scary’ move is a sign of ‘authoritiarianism’

Trump’s allies defend firing of ‘propaganda’ author, but won’t echo president’s claims numbers were cooked by Biden appointee ...

Stephanopoulos Compares Trump to Venezuela in Searing Attack

Trump’s contemptuous relationship with Stephanopoulos runs deep. Trump has frequently derided the ABC anchor as “Liddle’ George” and “George Slopadopolus” over Stephanopoulos’ scathing commentary and ...

Until Trump Fired Her, She Was an Economist With Bipartisan Support

Erika McEntarfer led the agency that produced key data on jobs and inflation. Then July’s report showed a weakening economy, ...

Larry Summers says Trump's accusations of manipulated jobs numbers are ‘preposterous’

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers blasted President Donald Trump's firing of a top Bureau of Labor Statistics official.
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Controversy Surrounds Trump’s Dismissal of BLS Chief Amid Data Accuracy Concerns

President Trump's removal of Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer has sparked controversy, with critics arguing ...

The Economist Trump Targeted Over ‘Rigged’ Jobs Data

McEntarfer led the Bureau of Labor Statistics through rocky times before the president dismissed her after an ugly jobs ...

Padilla says investigation into Trump ‘certainly in order’ after BLS director fired

The California Democrat’s comments come two days after Trump fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer over the agency’s new employment numbers showing only 73,000 jobs being added in July and revealing ...

California's Sen. Padilla on Next BLS Head

Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat, says an investigation into the firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner ...