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President Donald Trump’s abrupt dismissal of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer has drawn sharp criticism from economists, former officials, and lawmakers, who warn it could undermine trust in official U.S. economic data.
White House economic advisers defended the move on Sunday, saying Trump had “real concerns” over recent job data revisions. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the president “is right to call for new leadership,” citing Friday’s BLS report showing 258,000 fewer jobs created in May and June than previously reported. Trump accused McEntarfer of “faking” numbers without evidence.
The BLS explained that monthly revisions occur as more employer data is received and seasonal adjustments are recalculated. McEntarfer, in a Bluesky post, called her tenure “the honor of her life” and praised agency staff.
Critics, including former BLS heads, emphasized that the jobs report is produced by hundreds of professionals following strict protocols, making political interference both inappropriate and damaging. William Beach, a former commissioner, noted revisions are routine and sometimes large, such as a 500,000-job adjustment during Trump’s first term. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers called the allegations “preposterous.”
The recent revision—125,000 fewer jobs in May—was the largest of its kind since 1983, excluding the COVID-19 shock in 2020. Declining survey response rates, down from 80.3% in October 2020 to 67.1% in July 2025, have added to volatility in estimates.
The firing comes amid escalating U.S. tariffs on dozens of trading partners, fueling global market uncertainty. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warned that major data restatements erode public confidence, urging improvements in accuracy and predictability.
With political tensions rising, experts say the credibility of America’s economic statistics—vital to markets and policy—hangs in the balance.
