The White House needed a positive economic message, so the BLS delivered.
The jobs report suggested the United States has entered a new phase in its recovery from the pandemic. And it capped something of a comeback week for the president.
Of course, it had to make up a few numbers to paper over an increase in the number of unemployed, with no change in the 5.7 million Americans not in the labor force who want a job.
But, hey, the White House got a positive news cycle, which is what really matters, right?
One Reason For The BLS To Fudge The Numbers
One Reason For The BLS To Fudge The Numbers
One Reason For The BLS To Fudge The Numbers
The White House needed a positive economic message, so the BLS delivered.
Of course, it had to make up a few numbers to paper over an increase in the number of unemployed, with no change in the 5.7 million Americans not in the labor force who want a job.
But, hey, the White House got a positive news cycle, which is what really matters, right?