The Swamp is still kicking in DC. Now it’s pulling out all of the stops.
And a high ranking Trump official revealed the reason for a major firing of top government chief.
Trump’s Decisive Action on BLS Commissioner Bolsters Data Integrity
On Sunday, August 3, 2025, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett robustly defended President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, emphasizing Trump’s commitment to ensuring trustworthy economic data for Americans.
On NBC’s Meet The Press, when pressed by moderator Kristen Welker for evidence of McEntarfer’s alleged manipulation of job numbers, Hassett pointed to significant revisions as “hard evidence.”
He highlighted an 818,000 downward job revision post-Biden’s campaign withdrawal, stating, “There have been a bunch of patterns that could make people wonder… It’s the president’s highest priority that the data be trusted.”
Trump’s bold move to replace McEntarfer, announced after a July jobs report showed only 73,000 jobs added and major negative revisions, reflects his dedication to restoring confidence in America’s economic reporting, critical for informed policy and public trust.
Addressing Persistent BLS Revisions
Hassett, in a Fox News Sunday interview with Shannon Bream, rejected claims that Trump’s action was authoritarian, arguing that persistent BLS inaccuracies demand accountability.
He noted a nearly million-job downward revision a year ago that cast doubt on Biden’s job record, only revealed after Biden’s exit.
“When the data are unreliable, when they keep being revised all over the place, then there are going to be people that wonder if there’s a partisan pattern,” Hassett said.
He called for a “fresh set of eyes” at BLS to provide detailed explanations for revisions, criticizing the agency’s opaque “black box” methods.
Trump’s leadership in demanding transparency ensures that American workers and businesses receive accurate data, aligning with his broader economic successes, including 3% GDP growth last quarter and 3.2% inflation in June 2025, per government data.
Critics Question Impact, But Trump Prioritizes Accountability
Former BLS Commissioner William Beach, on CNN’s State of the Union, called the firing “groundless,” arguing that BLS estimates are more accurate now than decades ago and that the dismissal undermines credibility.
“Suppose they get a new commissioner… and they do a bad number. Everybody’s going to think… they’re going to suspect political influence,” Beach said.
Despite such criticism, Trump’s supporters argue that his action addresses legitimate concerns about data reliability, crucial for America’s economic stability. By replacing McEntarfer, Trump reinforces his commitment to rooting out inefficiencies and potential biases, ensuring the BLS serves the American people with integrity.
