Commerce Secretary Criticized Over Job Numbers Revision

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo faced criticism after she dismissed a significant revision to job creation figures reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), claiming she did not believe the numbers because they were mentioned by Donald Trump. The BLS announced a downward revision of 818,000 jobs for the period ending in March, marking the largest revision since 2009 and indicating a less robust labor market than previously thought. During an ABC News interview, Raimondo expressed skepticism about the accuracy of the report, stating, 'I don’t believe it because I’ve never heard Donald Trump say anything truthful.' When informed that the data originated from the BLS, she admitted, 'I’m not familiar with that.' The revision was widely anticipated and has raised concerns about the economic narrative presented by the Biden administration. Trump's response labeled the report a 'MASSIVE SCANDAL' and criticized the administration for manipulating job statistics.