In an August 5 CNBC interview, President Trump accused US labor data of being politically manipulated using tactics reminiscent of the 2024 election, while announcing leadership changes at the Labor Statistics Bureau.
During an August 5 CNBC interview, President Trump alleged that US labor statistics were being politically manipulated, comparing recent data revisions to tactics used around the 2024 presidential election. He also dismissed Labor Statistics Bureau Director Erika McEntarfer and appointed her deputy, William Wiatrowski, as acting director.