According to BlockBeats, E.J. Antoni, the chief economist at the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, is a leading candidate for the position of Director of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). A senior government official disclosed that the Trump administration is interviewing candidates for the BLS director role, including individuals who have been critical of the agency.
Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the previous BLS director following the release of a weak employment report. Officials are currently evaluating potential successors.
E.J. Antoni, who is undergoing interviews, has consistently questioned the agency's methods for compiling employment data. A White House spokesperson stated, "President Trump has selected top talent to lead the federal government and will announce the new BLS director once a decision is made." The report suggests that the consideration of a known critic for the position indicates Trump's intention to implement significant reforms within the agency.