Trump Shocks Wall Street
President Donald Trump has once again shaken up the Washington establishment—this time with his surprise choice to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Instead of another faceless bureaucrat, Trump selected E.J. Antoni, a conservative economist who has built his career exposing government waste, bad data, and reckless spending.
Breaking with Washington Tradition
For decades, the BLS has been run by career civil servants and statisticians. These insiders often carry deep ties to the permanent political class—and their numbers are trusted by Wall Street, corporations, and policymakers worldwide.
Trump broke with that tradition after firing Erika McEntarfer, the former BLS chief, following a disastrous July jobs report. The president made it clear: America deserves honest economic numbers, not data dressed up to protect politicians.
Who Is E.J. Antoni?
Antoni is no stranger to policy fights. As chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, he has sounded the alarm on inflation, overspending in Washington, and the economic harm of Biden-era policies.
He has also worked with the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, co-founded by billionaire Steve Forbes, which champions supply-side economics, lower taxes, and pro-growth reforms.
Unlike past BLS leaders buried in academia, Antoni speaks directly to the American people through frequent appearances on conservative media outlets. He highlights what the mainstream ignores—such as the fact that all net job growth over the past year has gone to native-born Americans.
Establishment Panic and Media Spin
Not everyone is pleased. Left-wing economists and former Obama officials have blasted Antoni as “unqualified.” Even some establishment conservatives are crying foul, accusing Trump of “politicizing” the BLS.
But what critics call “partisan,” many Americans call accountability. For years, Washington insiders have used rigged numbers to protect their power. Under President Trump, that game is coming to an end.
Why This Matters for Every American
The BLS reports directly impact your life—from job growth and wage numbers to inflation data that shapes Social Security adjustments. When these numbers are skewed, seniors, retirees, and working families pay the price.
Trump’s appointment of Antoni signals that the White House is determined to put Main Street over Wall Street. For everyday Americans struggling under Biden’s failed policies, this is a long-overdue course correction.
The Road to Confirmation
Antoni’s nomination is expected to clear the GOP-controlled Senate, but Democrats and their media allies are already working overtime to smear him. Still, Trump’s allies say his confirmation is a done deal.
As one Heritage Foundation insider put it: “The swamp doesn’t want E.J. Antoni because he’ll tell the truth about the economy. That’s exactly why America needs him.”
Final Takeaway
President Trump’s move to appoint E.J. Antoni shows once again that he is serious about draining the swamp and fighting for hardworking, taxpaying Americans. The critics may scream, but Trump’s supporters see this as exactly the kind of bold leadership needed to restore truth, transparency, and trust in America’s economic numbers.
