Donald Trump Escalates His War on Numbers

Donald Trump escalates his war on numbers

Another shocking assault on a non-partisan institution

‘Ought to grow up’: Donald Trump now being abandoned faster than his third wife after blaming numbers that don't lie

Donald Trump has sparked intense backlash, including from members of his own party, after his sudden decision to fire Erika McEntarfer. McEntarfer was the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This move came right after the release of a July jobs report that revealed a much weaker economy than expected, with only 73,000 jobs added. Trump, clearly unhappy with the numbers, publicly accused McEntarfer, who was appointed by the previous adm…

Donald Trump Only Likes Winning Numbers - WhoWhatWhy

Friday, President Donald Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, because he was bummed by the low job creation numbers in the July jobs report. This move is a sign that Trump, the authoritarian, will corrupt government reporting numbers to avoid embarrassment and make him feel like a success.  Government statistics are relied upon by academia, industry, and governments around the world. The reputation of Americ…