Trump Taps Economist EJ Antoni as Labor Stats Commish

In a move to correct the errors and misleading past data from the former Biden administration’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. E.J. Antoni to serve as the BLS’s next commissioner.

“I am pleased to announce that I am nominating highly respected economist, Dr. E.J. Antoni, as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics,” Trump wrote Monday night on Truth Social. “Our economy is booming, and E.J. will ensure that the numbers released are honest and accurate. I know E.J. Antoni will do an incredible job in this new role.

“Congratulations E.J.!”

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