Accusing Bureau of Labor Statistics Director Erica McEntfern of "artificially inflating" employment data before the 2024 US election, they demanded her immediate dismissal and replacement wi

CoinFeed reported on August 2 that according to Cailian Press, US President Trump posted on the social media "Real Social" on August 1 local time, accusing Erica McEntfernando, Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of "artificially exaggerating" employment data before the 2024 US election, and demanded that she be dismissed immediately and replaced by "more capable candidates." Trump claimed the bureau significantly overestimated job creation in March 2024 and in the months leading up to the election, arguing this was intended to boost Vice President Harris's election victory. He also criticized the Federal Reserve's pre-election interest rate cuts as "market manipulation" and suggested that Chairman Powell should be replaced. U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Dremer announced that same day that William Wiatrowski, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, would become Acting Director, replacing Erica McEntrapper.