Biden Rebukes Rubio's 'Fake' Claims on Positive Jobs Report
President Biden dismissed Senator Rubio's allegations about manipulated jobs data, emphasizing the integrity of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- The U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in September, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1%, according to the latest report.
- Senator Marco Rubio labeled the jobs numbers as 'fake,' claiming they were manipulated to favor the Biden-Harris administration.
- President Biden criticized Rubio's claims, stating that MAGA Republicans often label unfavorable data as 'fake.'
- Experts and journalists condemned Rubio's accusations, highlighting the nonpartisan nature and accuracy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Revisions to job reports are standard practice, and recent adjustments have actually increased job estimates, countering Rubio's narrative.