Trump dismisses Bureau of Labor Statistics head over disappointing job figures

In response to disappointing employment data, President Donald Trump has dismissed the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dr. Erika Mack, citing concerns over the accuracy of the recent job reports. Dr. Mack, who was appointed by Trump and confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate with an 86-8 vote, faced criticism after the release of weaker-than-expected employment figures. Trump expressed his distrust in the current statistics during an interview with Newsmax prior to his weekend trip to New Jersey, raising questions about the integrity of the data and setting a notable precedent in economic reporting oversight.