According to PANews, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has stated that he does not wish to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite disappointing employment reports, he described the economy as 'smooth sailing.' Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the current director, Erika McEntarfer, due to weak non-farm payroll data. William Wiatrowski will serve as the acting director of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.