President Donald Trump got some bad economic news Friday, and responded by ousting the messenger. Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hours after it sent markets tumbling with a report that showed a dramatic slowdown in US hiring.

The first weekend of August 2025 has been a whirlwind for Wall Street, marked by a series of unsettling events. From President Donald Trump’s threats of nuclear action against Russia to a weak U.S. jobs report and new sweeping tariffs,

The president has not commented on his policy priorities—including immigration, government efficiency, trade, and AI investment—that have contributed to the ongoing U.S. labor market slowdown.