U.S. farm payrolls data was revised down by 258,000 jobs, prompting former President Donald Trump to accuse the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of political bias. The revision comes amid heightened scrutiny of economic data ahead of the 2024 elections. Trump claimed the BLS manipulated figures to benefit the current administration, though the agency maintains its independence. Economists note such revisions are routine as more complete data becomes available. The adjustment reflects weaker agricultural employment than initially reported.