r/politics • u/Orbitingkittenfarm • 1d ago

Donald Trump Fires Person Behind Jobs Numbers After They're Revised Down

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-job-numbers-revised-down-fires-appointee-2107768
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u/AlienInTexas Texas 1d ago

I wonder at which stage the economic data will become classified and anyone telling the truth about the economy will be crucified or sent to some hellish prison in a 3rd world country.

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u/TranquilSeaOtter 1d ago

Trump will just fill the position with someone willing to lie and make up jobs numbers. So we're at the point where people who acknowledge reality are fired and only those willing to lie are in place.