Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner hours after weak jobs report

trump fires bureau of labor statistics commissioner hours after weak jobs report

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President Trump posted on social media that he had ordered the firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just hours after the agency released a weaker than expected monthly jobs report. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports on claims the president has made about the commissioner and his decision.

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​  IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Aug. 1, 202502:03Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian threat01:18Trump defends firing labor statistics chief, confirms movement of two nuclear subs10:10Trump to ‘leave distinctive imprint’ with $200 million White House renovation project03:37Trump fires Labor Statistics chief after numbers reveal lackluster hiring16:57Now PlayingTrump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner hours after weak jobs report02:03UP NEXTHarris calls system ‘broken’ while sharing California governor’s race decision02:50Trump brings back Presidential Fitness Test06:01‘Stakes are too high’ not to fight Texas redistricting map, says Democratic congresswoman08:08RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces run for Senate in North Carolina01:14White House announces U.S. officials will travel into Gaza00:30Trump delays imposing tariffs on Mexico for 90 days03:20Jeffries accuses Texas Republicans of trying to ‘rig the congressional map’01:41Trump Announces South Korea Trade Deal With 15% Import Tax02:14Virginia Giuffre’s Family Reacts After Trump Says Epstein Stole Her02:20Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor04:48Exclusive: Hegseth privately discussed potential run for Tennessee governor03:19Powell on ‘solid ground’ by not raising interest rates, says fmr. Kansas City Fed chief12:27’He’s always too late’: Trump continues criticism of Powell over interest rates02:35Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged for fifth time03:06Noem says threat of major tsunami has ‘passed completely’00:47NBC News NOWPresident Trump posted on social media that he had ordered the firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just hours after the agency released a weaker than expected monthly jobs report. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports on claims the president has made about the commissioner and his decision.Aug. 1, 2025Read MoreGet more newsLiveonTrump moves nuclear submarines after Russian threat01:18Trump defends firing labor statistics chief, confirms movement of two nuclear subs10:10Trump to ‘leave distinctive imprint’ with $200 million White House renovation project03:37Trump fires Labor Statistics chief after numbers reveal lackluster hiring16:57Now PlayingTrump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner hours after weak jobs report02:03UP NEXTHarris calls system ‘broken’ while sharing California governor’s race decision02:50Get more newsLiveonAdblock test (Why?) 

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