Commerce Secretary Raimondo criticized for unfamiliarity with BLS, which revised job numbers downward by over 800,000.

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo faced criticism after admitting in an ABC News interview that she was unfamiliar with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and its recent announcement of a downward revision of job numbers. The BLS revised its employment report, reducing the number of jobs created by over 800,000, raising concerns about the Biden-Harris administration's understanding and management of economic data. Raimondo dismissed the news as misinformation from former President Trump and expressed skepticism when asked if the revised job numbers could be a liability for the current administration.

August 21, 2024
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