President Trump on Monday said he will nominate Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Why it matters: Economists worry that Trump aims to politicize the agency, which publishes crucial, market-moving data on employment and inflation. • Expect Antoni to face huge questions about how he will handle economic data that displeases Trump — a situation that caused the president to fire former BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer in early August.

What they're saying: "Our Economy is booming, and E.J. will ensure that the Numbers released are HONEST and ACCURATE," Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Catch up quick: Rarely has the agency, which collects data data on the unemployment rate, inflation, wages, and much more, attracted such public attention ou

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