Learn English: Trump's Firing of Labor Statistics Chief Sparks Outrage (hard)

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Trump's Firing of Labor Statistics Chief Sparks Outrage

Former Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioners strongly criticized Donald Trump's controversial dismissal of BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer.

Trump baselessly accused McEntarfer of manipulating employment data to favor his political opponent, Kamala Harris, before the 2024 election.

The firing prompted widespread condemnation from various non-partisan economic groups, who highlighted the severe undermining of the BLS's credibility.

These groups and former commissioners urgently called upon Congress to launch an immediate investigation and ensure the BLS's non-partisan integrity.

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Original: The Guardian (Business)

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#Donald Trump #Bureau of Labor Statistics #Erika McEntarfer #US Politics #Employment Data

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