US Employment Data Falsified: Trump’s Anger and Statistics Commissioner
Trump Slams “Rigged” Jobs Report Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Washington D.C. – In a fiery display of his characteristic rhetoric, President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on the latest US jobs report, labeling it “rigged” and accusing the Ministry of Labor of manipulating figures to undermine his administration. The accusations come on the heels of a disappointing jobs creation number for July, which considerably missed economists’ expectations.
July Jobs Numbers Fall Short, Sparking Controversy
The Ministry of Labor’s report revealed that the US economy, excluding the agricultural sector, created only 73,000 jobs in July. This figure fell considerably short of the anticipated 110,000 jobs economists had predicted. Adding to the controversy, the office also revised down previous months’ figures. the preliminary report for June, which initially indicated 147,000 new jobs, was drastically reduced to just 14,000.Similarly, the May figure was slashed from 125,000 to a mere 19,000.These downward revisions have fueled president Trump’s accusations of data manipulation. “They made a big mistake, and the number of places from the previous two months reduced by 258 thousand,” Trump stated, expressing his disbelief and frustration.”Similar things happened in the first part of the year, always negative.”
Echoes of Past Accusations: Fed and Political Rivals
This is not the first time President Trump has voiced concerns about the integrity of economic data. Last year, he accused Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome powell, whom he himself appointed, of manipulating interest rates in favor of his political opponents, specifically mentioning Kamala Harris.
“The Fed also plays games, this time with interest rates when they reduced them twice last year, significantly, directly before the presidential election,” Trump remarked. “I assume that in the hope of ‘Kamala’ elected. How did it turn out? Suitable.” This statement followed an incident where Trump publicly criticized Powell, accusing him of “crossing” the renovation of government buildings in front of cameras.
The President’s strong reactions highlight a growing tension between his administration and key economic institutions, particularly as the nation navigates a complex economic landscape. The accuracy and perceived impartiality of economic data remain a critical point of discussion,with the President’s vocal criticisms adding a significant layer of political drama to the ongoing economic narrative.
