Summary
The White House has taken back its nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decision follows controversy over Antoni's qualifications and concerns about politicizing the agency that reports on jobs and inflation.
Key Facts
- The White House withdrew E.J. Antoni's nomination for the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday.
- Antoni's nomination was controversial and seen as unqualified and too partisan by some, even among conservatives.
- His nomination raised concerns about the possibility of politicizing important economic data.
- Antoni was nominated for the position by President Trump in mid-August.
- The nomination came after President Trump fired the previous BLS commissioner, Erika McEntarfer.
- Antoni faced challenges in the Senate, needing votes from some Republican senators known for opposing Trump.
- Reports said Antoni was linked to a social media account with controversial posts.
