Trump fires U.S. Labour Department's statistical leader after weaker than expected jobs report
McEntarfer was nominated by former President Joe Biden to serve in the role in 2023 and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate the following year.
'We need accurate Jobs Numbers. I have directed my Team to fire this Biden Political Appointee, IMMEDIATELY. She will be replaced with someone much more competent and qualified,' Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
(Reporting by Jasper Ward; Editing by Chris Reese)
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