Trump Fires Labor Statistics Chief Amid Economic Tensions

President Trump has dismissed Erika McEntarfer, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, following a disappointing July jobs report. Critics say the firing undermines data integrity, while Trump claims the agency misrepresented economic progress.

Polling expert Nate Silver called the move “denialism,” warning it could erode trust in federal economic reporting. Economists stress that labor data is subject to regular revisions and remains a cornerstone of policy planning.