Odaily Planet Daily reported that Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, said he is not eager to take charge of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, saying that despite the poor employment report, the economy is "smooth sailing." (Jinshi)

Earlier news, US President Trump fired the current director Erika McEntarfer due to weak non-farm data, and William Wiatrowski will serve as acting director of the U.S. Department of Labor.