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Dictator Trump fires labor statistics commissioner due to poor jobs numbers report. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
Donald Trump on Friday fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, hours after the agency reported that job growth in the U.S. had slowed to a near-halt.
“We need accurate Jobs Numbers. I have directed my Team to fire this Biden Political Appointee, IMMEDIATELY,” the authoritarian posted on Truth Social. The stunning move came the same day that the BLS reported a gain of just 73,000 nonfarm jobs in July, below market expectations. - 08/01/2025.