Trump Pulls Key Nomination
The White House has pulled back the nomination of economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), according to officials familiar with the decision. Senate paperwork confirming the withdrawal was filed Tuesday, making the move official.
Trump Demands Honest Economic Numbers
President Donald Trump selected Antoni back in August to restore credibility at the BLS, the federal agency responsible for releasing critical reports on jobs, wages, and inflation. These reports directly affect seniors, retirees, small business owners, and working families across America.
For years, conservatives have warned that jobs data and inflation numbers were being massaged to protect political insiders. Trump himself has said the reports were “rigged” to hurt his administration. By nominating Antoni, a senior economist at the Heritage Foundation, Trump made clear he was ready to take on Washington’s swamp and demand transparency.
Why the Nomination Was Pulled
While the administration praised Antoni as a “talented economist,” critics within the establishment pushed back, branding him “too partisan.” Liberal media outlets worked overtime to smear him, pointing to his presence at the January 6th rally and even attacking the artwork seen in the background of his television interviews.
Financial disclosures revealed Antoni earned nearly $500,000 at Heritage, a sign of his influence as one of the leading conservative voices challenging government spin on jobs, inflation, and the economy.
But in the end, Trump made a strategic decision to withdraw the nomination—proving once again that he is willing to fight smart, regroup, and put forward the strongest team possible to deliver results for the American people.
Trump vs. the Bureaucratic Swamp
This isn’t the first time Trump has shaken up the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Back on August 1, he fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after jobs reports suddenly showed steep downward revisions. The July report revealed a rapid slowdown in hiring, with May and June numbers slashed—adding fuel to claims that the so-called “experts” were cooking the books.
Trump has promised to end the manipulation of economic statistics that Americans depend on to understand inflation, retirement planning, and the job market.
Broader Shakeups in Washington
The withdrawal of Antoni’s nomination came the same day Trump pulled Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. These moves show the President is not afraid to challenge entrenched bureaucrats and replace them with leaders committed to conservative values and accountability.
The Big Picture for the Trump Economy
Since Trump introduced his bold tariffs to protect American jobs and industries, hiring has slowed to under 30,000 new positions a month. In response, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates in September to stabilize the economy.
The establishment is quick to blame Trump’s policies, but the President insists Americans deserve fair, accurate numbers—not cooked statistics from Washington insiders. For seniors, veterans, and working families, that transparency is key to planning retirement, protecting savings, and securing the future.
Bottom Line
The withdrawal of E.J. Antoni’s nomination is not the end—it’s a reset. Trump is proving once again that he won’t back down from the swamp’s pressure. Instead, he’s preparing to nominate someone even stronger to clean up the Bureau of Labor Statistics and bring the truth back to America’s economic data.
