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Experts Warn Trump Administration May Undermine Economic Data Integrity

5/21/2025

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Concerns are mounting over the Trump administration's potential meddling with economic data, echoing Mark Twain's skepticism about statistics. Experts caution that proposed changes to civil service could jeopardize the integrity of key agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics, threatening the U.S.'s reputation for reliable data essential for informed decision-making and a healthy democracy.

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Concerns are mounting over the Trump administration's potential meddling with economic data, echoing Mark Twain's skepticism about statistics. Experts caution that proposed changes to civil service could jeopardize the integrity of key agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics, threatening the U.S.'s reputation for reliable data essential for informed decision-making and a healthy democracy.