Trump fires labour dept's chief after data shows US created 2.58 lakh fewer jobs in May-June
US President Donald Trump fired Labour Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the department's revised numbers showed US created 2.58 lakh fewer jobs than previously reportedly in May and June. "We need accurate job numbers. I've directed my team to fire this Biden political appointee immediately," Trump said. He claimed McEntarfer "faked" employment figures before last year's elections.