Congresswoman Houchin Claims Erika McEntarfer Part of 'Deep State' After Jobs Report Disappointment

Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) has publicly accused Erika McEntarfer, the former head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), of being part of the so-called 'deep state' following the release of disappointing employment data. President Donald Trump dismissed McEntarfer on Friday, alleging without evidence that she manipulated the jobs reports to undermine his administration. The BLS reported that only 73,000 jobs were added in July, with downward revisions for May and June totaling 258,000 fewer jobs than initially announced. During an appearance on Fox News's The Fox Report, host Jon Scott inquired about the jobs figures and the president's decision to dismiss McEntarfer. Houchin defended Trump's action, describing McEntarfer as a 'deep state bureaucrat' and emphasizing the president's authority to choose his staff. She argued that BLS data, derived from surveys, can be manipulated and supported Trump's right to replace the commissioner. The controversy over McEntarfer's firing was also discussed on other Sunday talk shows. A former BLS chief appointed by Trump stated there was no basis to claim the numbers were faked. Meanwhile, on NBC's Meet the Press, clips of President T...