WH withdraws EJ Antoni nomination: Heritage economist pulled from BLS leadership; Trump to announce new nominee soon
The White House withdrew EJ Antoni's controversial nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Antoni, a conservative economist, faced widespread criticism for his lack of government experience, past economic misreadings, and presence at January 6. This decision comes as the BLS prepares for a potential government shutdown and seeks a nominee committed to data integrity.
The White House withdrew EJ Antoni's controversial nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Antoni, a conservative economist, faced widespread criticism for his lack of government experience, past economic misreadings, and presence at January 6. This decision comes as the BLS prepares for a potential government shutdown and seeks a nominee committed to data integrity.
