William Beach, the former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, expressed concern over the firing of Erika McEntarfer, stating that it is damaging and could undermine the credibility of the Bureau. Beach questioned the grounds for McEntarfer's dismissal and emphasized its negative impact on the statistical system. He noted that such actions might lead to a lack of trust in the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There is a sense that firings may continue, raising curiosity about how affected officials might react publicly.
"This is damaging," William Beach, whom Trump picked in his first term to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, said on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday.
"I don't know that there's any grounds at all for this firing," said Beach, whom McEntarfer replaced in January 2024.
"And it really hurts the statistical system. It undermines credibility in BLS."
It seems like more of this is on the way. I keep wondering what is stopping these fired officials going out in a blaze of glory Stephen Colbert-style?
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