Trump to Nominate Longtime Critic to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: WSJ
Updated: Aug 11 2025
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Source: WSJ
Nomination Announcement: President Trump plans to nominate E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Support and Confirmation: Antoni, known for his criticism of the agency's jobs data handling, has backing from conservatives like Steve Bannon; his appointment requires Senate confirmation.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
