Washington, D.C., August 1, 2025 — The White House has released a scathing report criticizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for what it calls a “lengthy history of inaccuracies and incompetence.” The statement, published on the official White House website, highlights repeated errors in employment data that have undermined public trust and influenced key economic decisions.

The report singles out former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, a Biden appointee, for overseeing a series of overly optimistic jobs reports that were later revised downward. Most recently, the BLS adjusted its May and June 2025 employment figures, cutting a combined 258,000 jobs from earlier estimates. These revisions have drawn scrutiny for enabling the Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates based on misleading data.

The controversy deepened with revelations that the BLS overstated job growth by 1.18 million positions during the year ending March 2024 — accounting for over one-third of the 3.24 million jobs initially reported. This marks the second-largest benchmark revision in the agency’s history.

Critics argue that these inaccuracies have had far-reaching consequences, affecting financial markets, policymaking, and public perception. The Heritage Foundation and Bloomberg have both cited the BLS’s flawed methodology and lack of transparency as contributing factors to economic instability.

The White House emphasized the need for reform, stating that accurate and unbiased data is essential for sound governance and economic planning. The administration has pledged to review the agency’s practices and restore credibility to federal statistics.