Trump Appoints EJ Antoni to Head Bureau of Labor Statistics
Former US President Donald Trump has nominated EJ Antoni, an economist affiliated with the conservative Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This appointment follows the dismissal of the previous BLS Commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, earlier this month after disappointing jobs data releases.
Antoni, currently serving as a federal budget analyst at the Heritage Foundation, is expected to take the helm of one of America's key economic institutions. Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social, stating, "Our Economy is booming, and E.J. will ensure that the Numbers released are HONEST and ACCURATE."
The previous commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, was terminated by Trump who accused her of manipulating jobs figures to portray his administration negatively. This accusation was met with skepticism and refutation from numerous economists.
Background on EJ Antoni
EJ Antoni is known for his conservative economic viewpoints and his role as chief economist at the Heritage Foundation. His appointment signals a potential shift in the BLS's approach to data collection and analysis, although the specifics of any changes remain to be seen.
This is a developing story. Further updates and details will be published as they become available.