Reinstate Erika McEntarfer as Labor Statistics Commissioner Immediately

The decision to remove the U.S. commissioner of Labor Statistics, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, without any credible evidence of data manipulation is deeply concerning. Career civil servants at the Bureau of Labor Statistics have a strong culture of transparency and nonpartisan data collection. The jobs report involves inputs from hundreds of staffers across the country, making it virtually impossible for one person to falsify the numbers. Former BLS commissioners from both Republican and Democratic administrations have stated that the process is decentralized by design to avoid any opportunities for political interference. Firing Dr. McEntarfer based on unsubstantiated claims undermines public trust in vital economic data and threatens the integrity of a statistical agency renowned for its professionalism. It is crucial to reinstate her immediately to uphold the independence of the BLS and prevent further erosion of faith in government institutions. The American people deserve access to accurate, untainted labor market information to make informed decisions about the economy. I urge you to rectify this concerning overreach and restore Dr. McEntarfer to her rightful position.