White House Withdraws E.J. Antoni's Nomination for Bureau of Labor Statistics Amid Controversies
The White House withdrew E.J. Antoni's nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, citing his presence at the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and concerns over his partisan views and economic qualifications.
White House pulls Trump BLS nominee from consideration
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Overview
- The White House withdrew E.J. Antoni's nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a move following President Trump's previous firing of the agency's commissioner.
- Antoni's nomination faced scrutiny due to his presence at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, which became a significant factor in its withdrawal.
- Economists raised concerns about Antoni's qualifications and perceived partisan views, citing his misreads on recessions and import prices, questioning his fitness for the federal agency.
- Antoni, an economist from the Heritage Foundation, was also involved in controversies and derogatory attacks on public figures, contributing to the decision to withdraw his nomination.
- Following the withdrawal, the White House confirmed plans to nominate a new candidate for the Bureau of Labor Statistics leadership role soon, aiming to stabilize the agency.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, presenting a balanced account of events and diverse perspectives without editorial bias. They focus on reporting facts, such as Trump's actions regarding the BLS and Antoni's nomination, while also including reactions from various stakeholders. The language remains objective, avoiding loaded terms or selective emphasis.
"Trump has long taken aim at the statistics bureau."
BBC News"The Senate committee overseeing the Labor Department never scheduled a confirmation hearing, and on Sept. 30, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said she remained concerned about Antoni's nomination."
USA TODAY"The White House on Tuesday withdrew the nomination of E.J. Antoni, a conservative economist, to be the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics."
NBC News"The White House is withdrawing the nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to a White House official and an AP source who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the action, which has yet to be publicly announced."
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FAQ
Economists raised concerns about Antoni's perceived partisan views and his misreads on economic issues such as recessions and import prices.
The White House stated that Antoni was in Washington for meetings and wandered over to the Capitol after seeing coverage on the news, describing him as a bystander.
The White House plans to nominate a new candidate for the leadership role at the Bureau of Labor Statistics to stabilize the agency.
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