Summary
E.J. Antoni, President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), has withdrawn from consideration after facing criticism for lacking experience and being too partisan. The BLS, important for its economic reports, is currently affected by a government shutdown. Trump plans to announce a new nominee soon.
Key Facts
- E.J. Antoni withdrew his nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- The nomination faced criticism for being partisan and for Antoni's lack of experience.
- The BLS provides important economic data, like jobs and inflation reports.
- President Trump fired the previous BLS commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, after a jobs report he disliked.
- A group urged for a nominee with strong technical skills and non-partisan experience.
- The BLS operations are on hold due to a government shutdown.
- The BLS has reduced its workforce by about 20% this year.
- Trump plans to announce a new nominee soon.
