Trump's dismissal of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer follows disappointing job figures. Republican senators expressed concern, with Tillis urging Trump to mature in response to negative data. Lummis criticized the implications of firing reliable statisticians based on accurate reports. Senator Sanders noted this behavior as authoritarian, emphasizing that firing those delivering bad news prevents constructive solutions. Former BLS commissioner William Beach stated that commissioners do not manipulate job numbers, underscoring the integrity of the data collection process within the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sen. Tillis criticized the firing of the BLS commissioner, stating, "They oughta grow up" when leaders react negatively to unfavorable data.
Sen. Lummis expressed concern that firing statisticians over accurate numbers represents a significant problem in leadership and accountability.
Sen. Sanders characterized Trump's actions as authoritarian, noting the tendency to fire those who provide unfavorable information rather than addressing the underlying issues.
Former BLS commissioner William Beach clarified that BLS commissioners don't have the capability to fake employment numbers, highlighting the rigorous data collection process.
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