The Briefing with Jen Psaki 'INCREDIBLY WEAK': Trump goes off the deep end over bad jobs numbers; Fox panel stunned
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Aug 2, 2025 The latest jobs report reveals troubling statistics influenced by a former president's tumultuous economic policies. The dismissal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner sparks a debate on the integrity of economic data and its manipulation. Redistricting controversies in Texas highlight attempts to suppress voting rights, while the revival of the Presidential Fitness Test raises eyebrows about its motives. Expect a mix of political insight and comedic relief as the nuances of these issues unfold.
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Politicizing Economic Data Risks Credibility
- Donald Trump's firing of labor data head reflects his pattern of attacking inconvenient facts.
- This politicization risks long-term economic credibility and policy quality.
Trust in Data Underpins Economy
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics data is critical for global financial stability and economic decision-making.
- Undermining trust in these numbers increases borrowing costs and harms Americans' economic opportunity.
Insist on Transparent Data
- Demand transparency and independence for government economic data to ensure objective policymaking.
- Encourage bipartisan support to resist administration attempts to politicize data.