Paul Krugman slams Trump after President Donald Trump called the July 2025 jobs report rigged and fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump claimed the weak job numbers were politically manipulated, sparking outrage from economists. Krugman fired back, saying, “every accusation is a confession,” warning that dismissing data undermines democracy. Experts explained job data revisions are routine, not rigged. This political clash over economic facts is fueling deep concerns about transparency and trust.