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Former BLS Chief Warns Trump’s Move Threatens Data Credibility

8/4/2025

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Beach Warns Trump

Former BLS Commissioner William Beach condemned President Trump's dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, warning it jeopardizes the agency's credibility and autonomy. He, along with others, believes this move politicizes economic data, eroding public trust in federal statistics. They urge Congress to investigate, stressing that unbiased reporting is crucial for sound policymaking.

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Trump Nominates Fed Member

President Donald Trump is set to nominate a new member to the Federal Reserve Board following the unexpected resignation of Governor Adriana Kugler. This comes at a time of escalating tensions between Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell regarding interest rate strategies. Additionally, Trump plans to appoint a new chief statistician after the dismissal of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.

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Beach Warns Trump

Former BLS Commissioner William Beach condemned President Trump's dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, warning it jeopardizes the agency's credibility and autonomy. He, along with others, believes this move politicizes economic data, eroding public trust in federal statistics. They urge Congress to investigate, stressing that unbiased reporting is crucial for sound policymaking.

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