Trump Praises GOP Lawmakers for Support and Defends Labor Statistics Controversy

President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for two Republican lawmakers who publicly supported his policies on television. He personally thanked Representatives Erin Houchin of Indiana and Tom Emmer of Minnesota via his social media platform, praising their positive remarks about his agenda during appearances on Fox News over the weekend. Trump also addressed his recent dismissal of Erika McEntarfer from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, citing her previous miscalculations regarding employment figures—some of which he claims were manipulated to influence election outcomes. He highlighted that McEntarfer's errors, including significant downward revisions and a major miscalculation of nearly one million jobs, led to her firing. Trump commended Houchin for defending him on Fox News and lauded Emmer for his strong support, asserting that his leadership has achieved more in six months than Democrats have in four years. He characterized the Democrats' current state as one of collapse, emphasizing the effectiveness of Republican efforts.