Two former commissioners of the Bureau of Labor Statistics expressed concern that recent criticism of the agency has contributed to a loss of trust and the departure of senior staff. At a Cato Institute event, they noted that 12 of 35 senior leaders have left and emphasized the need to modernize data collection methods. The remarks followed repeated public statements from President Trump questioning the accuracy of jobs data. The former officials argued that strong public confidence is essential for the agency’s mission.
See "Former heads of US Bureau of Labor Statistics say Trump's attacks erode trust in data", Lucia Mutikani, Reuters, October 8, 2025