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What percentage did unemployment rise to in July 2025 that triggered Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner?
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Unemployment rose to 4.2% in July 2025, still near historic lows. Trump's extreme reaction to this minor increase shows how he wants to control statistical narratives rather than accept economic reali...
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