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Trump Calls Job Numbers a 'Big Lie' Amid Economic Concerns

9/8/2025

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President Trump labeled July's poor job numbers a "big lie" by Biden supporters, calling the report "rigged."
He dismissed Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Erika McEntarfer, alleging sabotage without evidence.
Updated data showed job numbers fell in June for the first time since 2020, indicating economic concerns.
The Wall Street Journal noted Trump's tariffs led to a loss of 38,000 manufacturing jobs in 2025.
Job growth under Trump averaged only 27,000 monthly since April, significantly lower than Biden's 167,000.

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President Trump labeled July's poor job numbers a "big lie" by Biden supporters, calling the report "rigged."
He dismissed Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Erika McEntarfer, alleging sabotage without evidence.
Updated data showed job numbers fell in June for the first time since 2020, indicating economic concerns.
The Wall Street Journal noted Trump's tariffs led to a loss of 38,000 manufacturing jobs in 2025.
Job growth under Trump averaged only 27,000 monthly since April, significantly lower than Biden's 167,000.