President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that the massive revisions to the latest jobs report constituted a “scam.” Yet revisions by the BLS were neither historic nor evidence of corruption.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), long respected for its political neutrality, has become the latest focus of former President Trump’s criticism. This development raises significant questions about the potential wide-ranging policy implications should the independent agency face political pressure or restructuring.

The Trump administration is scrutinizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment data, key metrics that demonstrate the health of the U.S. economy. Why it matters: The monthly jobs report is one of the most important pieces of economic data,