Key Takeaways:
- Trump to Announce Key Economic Appointments: President Trump said he will soon appoint a new Federal Reserve governor and a new Bureau of Labor Statistics chief—two critical roles shaping U.S. economic policy.
- Transparency Over Tradition: The moves follow Trump’s firing of BLS chief Erika McEntarfer after major job data revisions, signaling his push for honest, reliable economic reporting.
- Institutions Are Not Above Accountability: While critics claim Trump is politicizing traditionally “independent” agencies, the administration argues that demanding accuracy and reform isn’t political—it’s leadership.
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his America First economic strategy, announcing Sunday that he’ll soon name a new Federal Reserve governor and a new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) chief. The two appointments are expected to play key roles in shaping the next phase of his pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda.
Speaking to reporters on his return from Bedminster, Trump brushed aside hand-wringing over his recent firing of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. Critics claim the move “politicized” the data after major downward revisions revealed inflated jobs numbers just before the 2024 election. But Trump isn’t apologizing for demanding accountability.
“When the Fed misses the mark or when job data looks more like campaign spin than economic reality, leadership has to change,” a senior administration official said.
Trump’s critics are clutching pearls over his “attacks” on the Fed and labor statistics agencies—but in Trump’s America, no institution is above scrutiny, especially when livelihoods are on the line. Free markets require honest numbers, not politically convenient ones.
The message is clear: under Trump, economic stewardship doesn’t mean rubber-stamping bad data. It means fixing what’s broken—and replacing who’s broken it. Expect appointments that favor transparency, growth, and, yes, a little disruption.