President Trump on Jobs Report, Firing Head of BLS
Bloomberg Television·2025-08-01 22:01

Labor Statistics & Data Integrity - The speaker expressed distrust in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' numbers, alleging inaccuracies before and after an election [1][2][4][5] - The speaker claims the Bureau of Labor Statistics released favorable numbers for a political candidate before an election [1][3][5] - The speaker alleges a significant overstatement reduction of 800,000 to 900,000 jobs after the election [1][3][5] Personnel Action & Justification - The speaker fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics due to perceived data inaccuracies [1][4] - The speaker believes firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics was the right decision to ensure data integrity [4] Trust & Credibility - The speaker emphasizes the need for trustworthy individuals in government positions, particularly those presenting data [4][6] - The speaker questions the credibility of the job numbers and the person responsible for them [2][5]