Matsumoto’s testimony comes as the agency navigates a period of heightened scrutiny following the departure of his predecessor, Erika McEntarfer. President Trump removed McEntarfer from the role last August, a decision that followed a monthly employment report showing historically large revisions to national job creation counts. These adjustments fueled public skepticism regarding the accuracy of federal economic reporting.
Addressing the committee, Matsumoto characterized the volatility in the figures as a byproduct of systemic technical hurdles rather than institutional dishonesty. His assessment aims to stabilize confidence in the bureau’s methodology as he prepares to lead the agency through a transition marked by political pressure and public demand for transparency in economic indicators.
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