CNN Host Pushes Back On GOP Congressman: Donald Trump's Poor Job Reports Are Picked Apart

A CNN interview featuring host Kate Bolduan has gone viral after she expressed frustration with Republican Congressman Randy Fine, who struggled to defend President Donald Trump against unfavorable economic news. In August, U.S. job figures plummeted drastically, raising concerns about Trump’s economic strategies, notably his tumultuous tariff policies and unpredictable deadlines for international trade. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a mere 22,000 jobs were created, significantly below the anticipated 75,000.Congressman Fine appeared reluctant to accept the job numbers, suggesting they stem from human error. Bolduan quickly interrupted him, referencing Trump’s dismissal of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer due to unsatisfactory employment figures. Despite Fine's claims of methodological issues, Bolduan insisted on the integrity of the data, pointing out the absence of evidence for such distortions. Social media erupted with criticism of Fine’s responses, further fueling public discourse on the implications of Trump’s economic policies. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent, prompting serious concerns among economists. (Credit: CNN Video Screengrab)