Trump fires BLS commissioner after weak jobs report
132d ago
World
ABC News

President Trump has dismissed the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) following the release of a disappointing jobs report. The report indicated a significant deceleration in hiring across various sectors in recent months, raising concerns about the strength of the economic recovery. The White House has not yet released an official statement explaining the reasons for the commissioner's termination, but sources suggest the President was dissatisfied with the BLS's assessment of the labor market. This move has sparked debate among economists and political analysts, with some questioning the independence of government statistical agencies.