Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again found himself at the center of a growing political debate—this time over the accuracy of the July 2025 jobs report. Calling the numbers “rigged,” Trump raised doubts about the reliability of federal labor statistics, reigniting a long-standing argument about transparency and political influence in economic data.

The controversy began shortly after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly report, showing job growth that many economists described as “unexpectedly strong.” While some saw the report as a sign of resilience in the U.S. economy, Trump quickly dismissed the data, claiming it had been manipulated to paint a more favorable picture of the current administration.

His comments have drawn both criticism and support. Critics argue that undermining official data without evidence could damage public trust in key institutions. Supporters, however, believe Trump is simply voicing what many Americans already suspect—that politics can sometimes influence how economic information is presented.

Economists and data experts have responded by defending the integrity of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, emphasizing that the methodology behind the jobs report is long-established, transparent, and not subject to sudden manipulation.

This isn’t the first time a political figure has cast doubt on government data, but it adds to growing polarization in how Americans interpret economic news. With elections on the horizon, experts expect more scrutiny and political spin on future reports.