The Trump administration is scrutinizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment data, key metrics that demonstrate the health of the U.S. economy. Why it matters: The monthly jobs report is one of the most important pieces of economic data,

The president has not commented on his policy priorities—including immigration, government efficiency, trade, and AI investment—that have contributed to the ongoing U.S. labor market slowdown.

Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer oversaw a July jobs report that the president claims was rigged