The jobs report data is released by a private consulting firm.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics—part of the U.S. Department of Labor—produces the monthly jobs report, not any private firm. BLS is a federal agency established in 1884, employing 2,400 career statisticians and economists. It uses standardized surveys: the Current Employment Statistics (122,000 businesses) and Current Population Survey (60,000 households). This government control is why Trump's attacks matter—he can pressure or replace officials, unlike with private data providers beyond presidential reach.

The jobs report data is released by a private consulting firm.

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