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Commerce Secretary Unaware of Major Job Estimate Revision

Gina Raimondo dismisses significant labor data revision, citing disbelief in Trump's statements.

  • Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics revised job growth estimates down by 818,000 for the past year.
  • Raimondo expressed disbelief in the figures because they were initially mentioned by Donald Trump.
  • The revision represents the largest downward adjustment since 2009, indicating a weaker labor market.
  • Critics from across the political spectrum have condemned Raimondo's lack of awareness of the report.
  • Social media backlash highlights concerns over the administration's handling of economic data.
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