Once again, US President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions. Hours after a report published on Friday said job growth was lower than expected, Trump ordered the firing of a key economic official, accusing her of manipulating employment data for political reasons. Click to watch this FRANCE 24 report by Florent Marchais and Etienne Paponaud.
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'Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions'
Olivia Carter
Olivia Carter is a staff writer at Verda Post, covering human interest stories, lifestyle features, and community news. Her storytelling captures the voices and issues that shape everyday life.