Vance and Labor Department Touted Jobs Data That Trump Now Hates
The article discusses the conflicting narratives surrounding the recent U.S. jobs data. Vice President JD Vance and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer initially sought to portray the jobs numbers in a positive light, despite the report being viewed as weak. However, shortly after, President Donald Trump fired the official responsible for overseeing the data, claiming without evidence that the report was politically motivated. The article highlights the tension between the administration's efforts to present a favorable economic outlook and the president's dissatisfaction with the unfavorable jobs data. It suggests a disconnect between the messaging from Vance, Chavez-DeRemer, and Trump, raising questions about the administration's handling of economic information and the potential for political interference in the reporting of such data.
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