Afghanistan, Aug. 2 -- U.S. President Donald Trump fired a senior Labor Department official after weak job data, accusing her of manipulating statistics without evidence, amid broader economic uncertainty and Federal Reserve upheaval.
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed a senior Labor Department official after the release of disappointing job creation figures, sparking controversy over both the decision and his allegations.
Reuters reported on August 1 that Trump accused the official of manipulating economic statistics but provided no evidence to support his claim. The accusations add to mounting scrutiny of the administration's handling of economic data.
The ousted official, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, had been appointed during Joe Bide...