特朗普下令解雇“拜登任命的统计局局长”

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant political and economic implications of President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Erika McEntarfer, following disappointing non-farm employment data that showed a slowdown in job growth [1][2]. Summary by Sections Employment Data and Revisions - The BLS reported that non-farm employment increased by only 73,000 in July, with previous months' data revised down by nearly 260,000, resulting in an average growth of only 35,000 jobs over the past three months, the worst since the COVID-19 pandemic [1]. - The downward revision was attributed to seasonal adjustments in state and local government education sectors, which had previously inflated employment figures [4]. Political Reactions - Trump's accusations against McEntarfer included claims of political manipulation of employment data, which he labeled a "complete scam," and he called for her immediate dismissal [1][2]. - The decision to fire McEntarfer was met with criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans, who argued that it undermines the integrity of the BLS and sets a dangerous precedent for political interference in economic data [6][7]. Implications for Data Integrity - Economists expressed concerns that the firing could damage public trust in the BLS, which is considered a gold standard for economic statistics, as it could lead to perceptions of bias and manipulation [4][5]. - The BLS has faced challenges with low response rates in its surveys, which have fallen below 60%, compared to a pre-pandemic norm of over 70%, raising questions about the reliability of employment data [5]. Interim Leadership - Following McEntarfer's dismissal, William Wiatrowski, the deputy director of the BLS, was appointed as the acting director [3].