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White House: ‘Agenda working’ as Trump swaps out top labor stats official

E.J. Antoni, nominated by President Trump, would replace Erika McEntarfer after July jobs report revisions raised concerns over data accuracy at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • On Monday, President Donald Trump accused Erika McEntarfer, without evidence, of manipulating jobs data for political purposes amid leadership changes at the BLS.
  • Last week, President Donald Trump dismissed Erika McEntarfer, former Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, amid claims that revisions have undermined public confidence, according to reports.
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics, a cornerstone of U.S. economic policy, produces monthly reports that guide Federal Reserve decisions, influence markets, and shape business investment.
  • Following the inflation report, the White House emphasized the importance of trustworthy data and announced new leadership at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Data shifts can move billions in markets and affect how Americans feel about the economy, E.J. Antoni suggested last week, emphasizing the impact of BLS data revisions.
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White House: ‘Agenda working’ as Trump swaps out top labor stats official

The White House celebrated new figures showing inflation held steady in July, and moved to install new leadership at the agency that produced them.

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WCVB broke the news in Boston, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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