Washington — President Trump announced E.J. Antoni as his nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday , after he fired the former commissioner earlier this month, blaming her for a weaker-than-expected jobs report.

Antoni is a fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank. He holds a doctorate in economics from Northern Illinois University.

Mr. Trump nominated him in a Truth Social post, saying he "will ensure that the Numbers released are HONEST and ACCURATE."

Antoni will need to be confirmed by the Senate. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is currently led by acting Commissioner William Watrowski, who has worked at the agency for decades.

Mr. Trump ordered his administration to terminate Erika McEntarfer, the former commissioner of labor statistics, on Au

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