An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Investigate the firing of BLS head for accurate reporting of bad job numbers

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The unjustified firing of Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by President Trump due to his dislike of the July jobs report is an alarming abuse of power that warrants a full congressional investigation. McEntarfer, who was confirmed by an overwhelming bipartisan Senate vote of 86-8, was abruptly removed after the BLS reported a slowdown in hiring last month and revised downward previous job numbers - facts the President baselessly claimed were "RIGGED" for political purposes. Dismissing the head of an independent statistical agency over unfavorable data threatens the integrity and reliability of vital economic data that businesses, investors and policymakers depend on. Trump's actions appear to be direct retaliation against a career civil servant for simply doing her job, potentially opening the door to politicizing government data. This firing sets a dangerous precedent that Congress must address through rigorous oversight to uphold transparency and prevent further erosion of democratic norms and institutions.

▶ Created on August 3 by Coleman

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