Why the Jobs Report Remains Trustworthy Despite Political Pressure
By
Justin Wolfers
Crackling crust, pillowy middle. The kind of bagel that earns a second cup of coffee.
Summary
The article defends the credibility of the latest jobs report despite widespread distrust in the Trump administration. The author acknowledges legitimate concerns about political interference—including Trump firing the BLS head—but argues the data remains reliable due to career civil servants and institutional safeguards. The piece pushes back against reflexive skepticism, urging readers to distinguish between distrust of the administration and distrust of independent statistical agencies.
Key quotes
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We have a president who, less than a year ago, fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and attempted to install a crank in her place after the numbers didn't go his way.
Those are real reasons to worry and I'm not asking you to blindly trust the government.
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