This is a great question! Yes, it’s true that we largely pull our data from government-led agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the US Energy Information Administration. And yes, I’d be lying if I said I don’t get a bit concerned about misleading stats.
However, there are a few points that bring me confidence in our data:
1. At Economy Hate Watch, we cross-reference our data with reports published by organizations, economists, and other news outlets to ensure a fair examination. In previous editions, we’ve shared times when economists have felt the numbers presented by the Trump administration were misleading, and we’ll continue to bring you that added context.
2. Many employees at these agencies have worked there for YEARS. They’ve crunched the numbers under different presidents — regardless of their party — and throughout different eras in America. When Trump bullies them, and he has, these economists are quick to call it out in a very public way and refuse to bend.
It’s good to be cautious about information. We’re cautious, too, and always striving to bring you the most accurate data available. If we’re ever missing anything, feel free to leave us a comment! I read them all.
