Recent Briefing Highlights Job Creation Discrepancies
In a recent briefing from the Oval Office, economist Steve Moore, known for his pro-Trump stance, disclosed that the Biden administration significantly exaggerated job creation figures over the last two years. Presenting unpublished data from the Census Bureau, Moore highlighted a discrepancy of approximately 1.5 million jobs. This revelation comes amid ongoing criticism of President Trump’s decision to dismiss the head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a move Trump claims was prompted by concerns over manipulated employment data during Biden's tenure.
Support and Criticism of BLS Leadership Changes
Moore expressed support for the firing, stating, "Calling for new leadership at the BLS was the right move, considering the overestimation of job growth during Biden’s final years in office." Trump responded skeptically, suggesting that the inflated numbers might not have been accidental but deliberate, and accused the previous BLS official of inflating job figures to favor Democrats ahead of the 2024 election.
Trump also alleged that after his election victory, the official adjusted the num...