Rejecting Allegations and Upholding Independence
On Monday, during a meeting in Washington, D.C., Acting Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner William Vyatskovskiy strongly refuted former President Trump's claims of fabricated data. He emphasized that these allegations are baseless and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to professional standards and scientific methodology.
Vyatskovskiy stated, "If anyone were manipulating data, I would be the first to speak out. Many of my colleagues would join me." This statement underscored the agency's dedication to transparency and independence.
- Former Commissioner Erica McEntaff was fired last August.
- Her dismissal came on the same day as a major downward revision of employment data.
- Vyatskovskiy stressed the absence of political influence within the agency.
Preserving Professional Integrity
As a senior official of this nonpartisan statistical agency, Vyatskovskiy emphasized that claims about politicized data handling are incorrect. He further noted that data collection and analysis have continued to follow established procedures since McEntaff's departure.