Controversy Surrounds Trump's Nominee to Lead Labor Data Agency
E.J. Antoni, a conservative economist from the Heritage Foundation, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sparking criticism from economists across the political spectrum due to concerns over potential politicization of the agency's traditionally nonpartisan data on jobs and inflation. Critics worry Antoni's past statements and partisan views could influence the presentation of economic data, although some experts believe the agency's procedures are robust enough to prevent manipulation.