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Until Trump Fired Her, She Was an Economist With Bipartisan Support

Erika McEntarfer led the agency that produced key data on jobs and inflation. Then July’s report showed a weakening economy, and President Trump accused her of “rigging” the numbers.

© U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, via Reuters

Erika McEntarfer was appointed as the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics by President Biden in 2023 and confirmed in January 2024.
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