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BLS Jobs Report: Trump Fires Director Over Controversy
Gregg Kell
August 2, 2025
The BLS Jobs Report has become a focal point of debate as President Donald Trump took dramatic action by firing the agency's director, Erika McEntarfer.This move followed a controversial monthly jobs report revealing a mere 73,000 jobs added in July, raising eyebrows over the integrity of US job figures.
