Trump Replaces BLS Commissioner Following Disputed Jobs Report

President TRUMP abruptly dismissed Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Erika McEntarfer hours after July's disappointing jobs data showed just 73,000 positions added—far below economists' projections. The administration simultaneously revised May and June figures downward by over 200,000 combined jobs.

"We need accurate Jobs Numbers," Trump declared on Truth Social, alleging political manipulation to undermine Republican prospects. The former president specifically referenced alleged discrepancies around 2024 election reporting, claiming strong pre-election figures were stealthily corrected post-election.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer confirmed Obama-era BLS official Bill Wiatrowski WOULD assume interim leadership. The abrupt personnel change underscores how employment metrics have become politicized flashpoints during election cycles.