William Beach
William Beach is a former commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), previously appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term. He has been a vocal advocate for the integrity of federal economic statistics and has criticized attempts to politicize data. Following the controversial firing of current BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer, Beach described the action as 'totally groundless' and warned that it undermines the credibility of crucial economic data that informs decision-making for businesses, families, and policymakers.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 263,747 | $21,000,000 | 16,733$ |
| Totals | 2 | 331,002,651 | 263,747 | $21,000,000 | 16,733$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Trump’s first-term BLS commissioner, William Beach, last month told CNN that protocols at the agency prevented its leader from manipulating the data.
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United States:
William Beach, the BLS commissioner during Trump’s first term, discussed the patterns of economic data revisions.
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United States:
William Beach, a former Trump BLS commissioner, stated that there’s no way for McEntarfer or others to rig the data.
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Luxembourg:
Beach criticized the dismissal of McEntarfer as completely unfounded.
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United States:
William Beach condemned the decision to fire McEntarfer, arguing it could damage the bureau’s credibility.
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Switzerland:
William Beach criticized Trump's actions, stating they harm the statistical system and undermine the credibility of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Colombia:
William Beach criticized Trump's dismissal of McEntarfer as 'unfounded' and 'dangerous'.
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Australia:
The group statement was issued by William Beach, who was McEntarfer’s Trump-appointed predecessor at the bureau.
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Ireland:
William Beach, the previous commissioner at the BLS and a Trump appointee, stated on social media that the firing was 'totally groundless'.
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United States:
'It undermines credibility': Former BLS chief slams Trump for firing his successor over jobs report.
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