Trump Nominates Antoni as Next Bureau of Labor Statistics Director

According to a report by Jinse Finance, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday local time via the Truth Social platform that he has nominated economist Dr. E.J. Antoni to serve as the next Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump stated, "Our economy is booming, and Dr. Antoni will ensure that the data released is truthful and accurate. I am confident that Dr. Antoni will excel in this new role. Congratulations, Dr. Antoni!" Recently, The Wall Street Journal reported that E.J. Antoni, as Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation, has long questioned the Bureau's employment data methodology. The White House's consideration of appointing a well-known critic signals that Trump plans to implement significant reforms at the agency.