Trump nominates EJ Antoni as a delegate for work statistics

president Donald Trump He said on Monday that the economist will nominate It is AntonI am a commissioner Work Statistics Office.

Antoni will replace Erika Mcentarfer, which Trump was launched as a BLS Commissioner On August 1, after accusing her of manipulation Job report data.

MCNTarfer was terminated hours after reporting that its agency reported that the unexpected unexpected salary growth in July, and after a sharp review in June and May in June.

Anthony is the chief economist in the governor Heritage Foundation He was a long -time critic of BLS.

“I am pleased to announce that I nominate the very respected economists, Dr. Aege Anthony, as a commander for the work statistics office,” Trump wrote in A. Social truth Monday evening.

“Our economy flourishes,” Trump wrote. “I know EJ Antoni will do an incredible job in this new role. Congratulations EJ!”

The Senate will have to confirm Anthony’s nomination for him to take over BLS, a section of the Ministry of Labor.

Anthony was a contributor to the 2025 project, and he is the controversial conservative policy plan designed to help Trump and his officials achieve a set of goals in his second term at the White House.

Wall Street Magazine On Sunday, Trump administration officials had an interview with Anthony with BLS Post, and that former White House adviser Steve Bannon called for his candidacy.

The Journal also said that “Anthony called for the removal of Erika Mcensarfer as head of BLS at the Bannon (Podcast) show after the release of the weak Jobs weak report.”