A short history of dismissing statisticians for being honest
Government Leaders Target Statisticians Government officials globally are increasingly taking drastic measures by dismissing heads of statistical offices when they present data that’s, well, not exactly what those in power want to hear. A recent case in point is President Trump’s decision to fire the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erica Mantelfer. This […]
Statisticians criticize Trump for BLS dismissal: ‘Worrying example’
On Friday, statisticians expressed their disapproval after President Trump dismissed Erica Mantelfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, claiming her reports were inaccurate following a disappointing employment growth report from July. Former BLS Chief William Beach criticized the decision, labeling the allegations against Mantelfer as “completely unfounded.” He voiced concerns while representing the […]