Trump Nominates E.J. Antoni: A New Direction at the Bureau of Labor Statistics

In a move that sparked discussions across Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday the nomination of economist E.J. Antoni as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This announcement comes just ten days after the president removed the previous head of the agency amid accusations of data manipulation, although no concrete evidence was provided.

E.J. Antoni, who currently holds the position of chief economist at the conservative think tank, the Heritage Foundation, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the Bureau amid challenging times for the U.S. job market.

The decision has raised eyebrows among policymakers, analysts, and economists who are keenly observing how Antoni's conservative background may influence labor statistics reporting during this critical period.

(With inputs from agencies.)