Tangle Trump's controversial nominee to lead BLS
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Aug 20, 2025 The nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics has sparked significant controversy. Critics question his qualifications and fear potential biases in economic data. The podcast also delves into the political landscape under Trump, touching on troop deployment and security clearance revocations. Discussions reveal the implications of Antony's past statements and involvement in key events like January 6, raising serious questions about the integrity of economic reporting and the agency's future.
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Politicized Replacement Undermines Trust
- Isaac Saul argues Trump fired the BLS head for unfavorable jobs numbers and nominated a loyalist instead of a data expert.
- This undermines public trust in BLS reports even if actual data manipulation is difficult.
How BLS Jobs Reports Work
- The BLS compiles monthly employment from a survey of roughly 631,000 worksites and revises initial estimates as more data arrive.
- Isaac emphasizes the tradeoff between timeliness and accuracy in these preliminary reports.
Antony Seen At Capitol On January 6
- Video shows Antony leaving the Capitol on January 6, 2021, while others entered the building.
- The White House called him a bystander who was in D.C. on business.