Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, expressed gratitude for her role and the dedication of her colleagues in a social media post over the weekend.
What Happened: McEntarfer stated on Bluesky, “It has been the honor of my life to serve as Commissioner of BLS alongside the many dedicated civil servants tasked with measuring a vast and dynamic economy. It is vital and important work and I thank them for their service to this nation.” This statement comes amid recent political turbulence surrounding her position.
On Friday, President Donald Trump ordered McEntarfer’s dismissal following a lackluster jobs report. Trump accused her of manipulating employment data for political reasons, though he provided no evidence. The President’s directive came shortly after the Bureau released disappointing employment figures for July, which included significant downward revisions for May and …