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Who did Trump fire?

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Trump fired Erica McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, citing dissatisfaction with jobs data and calling the numbers 'phony.' McEntarfer was a Biden administration appointee confirmed by the Senate. The firing has drawn criticism from statisticians and former officials, who argue the commissioner does not manipulate data and that the move undermines trust in labor statistics.

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Former BLS chief slams Trump for firing his successor over jobs report

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  • Bill Beach, former BLS Commissioner, says the commissioner cannot manipulate jobs data. 19s
  • Revisions to jobs reports are routine and reflect updated business information. 1m 26s
  • Beach argues that firing the commissioner undermines trust in the BLS and its data. 2m 11s
  • He maintains confidence in the professionalism and reliability of BLS staff. 4m 27s
  • Beach supports the commissioner being a presidential appointee but stresses the need for public trust. 5m 12s
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Former BLS chief slams Trump for firing his successor over jobs report
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CNN
16 hours ago
Former BLS chief slams Trump for firing his successor over jobs report

Trump fired the current BLS Commissioner over allegations of manipulating jobs data, a move criticized by the former commissioner.

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CBS America
1 day ago
Trump announces new tariff rates, fires employment commissioner

Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erica McEntarfer, claiming the jobs numbers were 'phony.'

Trump orders firing of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump orders firing of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner

Trump directed his team to fire Dr. Erica McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, who was appointed during the Biden administration.

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