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politics23 days ago•65 min saved

MAGA Economist Warns Oil Spike Could Push US Economy Toward Chaos

E.J. Antoni, a Trump ally and Project 2025 economist, warns the US economy isn’t prepared for oil at $100 a barrel as the Iran war escalates, predicting higher energy prices would feed inflation. Antoni, who was nominated to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics but had his nomination withdrawn amid scrutiny, remains a high-profile MAGA figure tied to Trump’s policy debates and has drawn attention for his Jan. 6 involvement and related controversies.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-j-trump #ej-antoni #iran

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

White House Withdraws E.J. Antoni's Nomination for Bureau of Labor Statistics

E.J. Antoni, Trump's controversial nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has withdrawn his bid amid bipartisan criticism over his partisan background and lack of statistical expertise, leading to the search for a more suitable candidate.

via NPR|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #criticism #ej-antoni

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

White House Withdraws E.J. Antoni's Nomination to Lead BLS

The White House withdrew its nomination of conservative economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics amid bipartisan criticism and concerns over his lack of government experience and his history of criticizing the agency's reports. The agency is currently led on an interim basis, facing challenges like budget cuts and politicization, with a new nominee expected soon.

via The New York Times|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #ej-antoni #nomination-withdrawal

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

White House withdraws E.J. Antoni's nomination to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

The White House has withdrawn E.J. Antoni's nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics amid concerns over his partisan background and credibility, with plans to nominate a new candidate soon, as part of broader efforts to control economic data reporting.

via AP News|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #economic-data #ej-antoni

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

White House Withdraws E.J. Antoni's Nomination for BLS Leadership

The White House withdrew E.J. Antoni's nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics amid scrutiny over his views and past comments, with plans to nominate a new candidate soon, as the administration seeks to restore trust in economic data.

via NBC News|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #economic-data #ej-antoni

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

White House Withdraws E.J. Antoni's Nomination for BLS Leadership

Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of EJ Antoni, an ally, to lead a U.S. statistics agency, amid political controversy.

via Financial Times|

#donald-trump #ej-antoni #nomination

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

White House Withdraws E.J. Antoni's Nomination to Lead BLS

The White House withdrew its controversial nomination of economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics due to concerns over his qualifications and partisan views, amid fears of politicizing the agency responsible for key economic data.

via Axios|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #ej-antoni #nomination-withdrawal

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

White House Withdraws E.J. Antoni's Nomination to Lead BLS

The White House withdrew E.J. Antoni's nomination to lead the BLS after concerns over his past incendiary social media activity and lack of support from key senators, amid ongoing debates about the politicization of US economic data.

via CNN|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #ej-antoni #jobs-data

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Trump's BLS Nominee Amid Criticism and Political Tensions

E.J. Antoni, President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was present near the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot but was described by the White House as a bystander who was there for meetings and did not participate in the events. His presence has raised questions amid his nomination and previous criticisms of the BLS, with Senate confirmation still required.

via NBC News|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #ej-antoni #jan-6-capitol-riot

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

Trump's BLS Nominee Faces Scrutiny Over Jobs Data Accuracy

The Wall Street Journal warned President Trump about his appointment of E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, criticizing his partisan background and suggesting he may undermine the agency's credibility by proposing to suspend monthly jobs reports, raising concerns about politicization of economic data.

via HuffPost|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #ej-antoni #jobs-data

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Trump's BLS Nominee and Data Collection Plans

President Trump's nomination of E.J. Antoni as head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics has faced widespread criticism from economists across the political spectrum, who question his qualifications and warn that his appointment could undermine the reliability of vital economic data.

via Axios|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #economists #ej-antoni

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

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.

via PBS|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #data-politicization #economist-criticism

business8 months ago•6 min saved

Trump's BLS Nominee Mulls Suspending Monthly Jobs Reports Amid Risks

E.J. Antoni, President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has proposed suspending the monthly jobs report to improve data reliability, citing concerns over its accuracy and potential impacts on economic decision-making. This move could complicate the Fed's assessment of labor market conditions, though some economists believe alternative private data sources could mitigate disruptions. The nomination process is ongoing, with potential delays due to political factors.

via Barron's|

#bls #business #ej-antoni

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Trump's BLS Nominee E.J. Antoni Proposes Suspending Monthly Jobs Reports

E.J. Antoni, President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, suggests suspending the monthly jobs report due to concerns over its accuracy and revisions, proposing quarterly data as a more reliable alternative, which could impact economic planning and policy decisions.

via CBS News|

#bureau-of-labor-statistics #business #economic-data

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

Trump nominates conservative economist EJ Antoni as BLS commissioner

E.J. Antoni, President Trump's nominee to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, suggested suspending the monthly jobs report due to concerns over its accuracy, a move widely criticized by economists as potentially harmful and politically motivated. Antoni also made controversial remarks about Social Security, calling it a 'Ponzi scheme,' which drew further scrutiny. Despite these comments, markets remained largely unaffected, buoyed by positive inflation data.

via Axios|

#bls #economy #ej-antoni