EJ Antoni
EJ Antoni is an economist and a frequent commentator on economic policy and fiscal matters, known for his insights on the implications of government spending and taxation. He has contributed to discussions regarding tariff diplomacy and economic strategies during the Trump administration.
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Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni discusses President Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania.
President Trump pauses offshore wind projects over national security risks
United States· 2025-12-22
Trump's nominee to replace McEntarfer, EJ Antoni, was withdrawn after bipartisan criticism over his lack of qualifications.
US lost 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November, according to delayed data | US economy
United Kingdom· 2025-12-16
Antoni was nominated by Trump after being a contributor to Project 2025.
Trump is finally ready to talk about Project 2025United States· 2025-10-03
Trump nominated EJ Antoni to replace McEntarfer, but withdrew his name from consideration.
As the US government hits pause, Trump’s economic chaos only acceleratesUnited States· 2025-10-02
EJ Antoni's nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics was withdrawn by the White House amid controversy over his qualifications.
WH withdraws EJ Antoni nomination: Heritage economist pulled from BLS leadership; Trump to announce new nominee soon
India· 2025-10-01
Antoni is an economist at the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank, and was previously at conservative research group Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Trump pulls pick to lead US jobs data agencyUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-01Trump's decision to nominate conservative economist EJ Antoni who has a reputation for partisan analysis as the new commissioner of the BLS was widely panned.
US watchdog launches review into BLS data collectionUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-11Antoni has been nominated by Trump to replace McEntarfer as the BLS commissioner.
Why Trump’s firing of the US jobs chief has economists worried | US unemployment and employment dataUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
EJ Antoni was appointed by Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Perché Trump vuole controllare la Fed: cosa succede con il «licenziamento» di Cook e cosa può cambiare
Italy· 2025-08-26
EJ Antoni has drawn harsh criticism from economists for his lack of competence.
Why Trump built a staff of incompetent sycophants | Robert ReichUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-25
EJ Antoni was appointed by Trump to replace McEntarfer at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
I diktat alle imprese, i pericoli per la Fed (mentre Wall Street tocca nuovi record): cosa sta facendo Trump e perché riguarda anche noiItaly· 2025-08-18
EJ Antoni is the new head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics appointed by Donald Trump.
Donald Trump’s new head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics, EJ Antoni
Australia· 2025-08-14
Trump is further eroding the expectation of independence from such officials by nominating a loyalist in Heritage Foundation economist EJ Antoni for the new BLS commissioner.
Trump’s 7 most authoritarian moves so farUnited States· 2025-08-13
Conservative economist EJ Antoni, a longtime critic of the bureau, floated the idea in an interview with Fox News published online on Tuesday.
Trump's BLS nominee floats ending monthly jobs reportUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-12
EJ Antoni was nominated by President Donald Trump to become the next commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trump’s pick for BLS commissioner suggests suspending the monthly jobs reportUnited States· 2025-08-12Trump nominated economist EJ Antoni, longtime critic of the BLS, to oversee the department.
US prices continued rise in July as Trump tariffs impact consumer costs | US economyUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-12EJ Antoni was chosen by President Trump to lead the labor agency.
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Iceland· 2025-08-12
EJ Antoni is chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation and has been nominated by Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trump picks new head for Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-12
The president has announced he is nominating EJ Antoni, the chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trump news at a glance: president’s Washington DC takeover condemned | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-12
EJ Antoni commented on GM's need to align more closely with President Trump's agenda to succeed.
Mary Barra courts Trump administration despite GM's overseas manufacturingUnited States· 2025-06-25
EJ Antoni is a panelist discussing the possibility of removing Fed Chair Jerome Powell from office.
Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate unchanged amid economic uncertaintyUnited States· 2025-05-07
Heritage Foundation research fellow EJ Antoni commented on President Trump's announcement regarding semiconductor tariffs.
AG Bondi announces DOGE cuts to Justice Department: 'More to come'United States· 2025-04-24Panelist EJ Antoni analyzes the Federal Reserve's performance.
Gold prices surge as US dollar weakens: Steve Forbes warns of 1970s-style inflation, recession risk, and Federal Reserve misstepsUnited States· 2025-04-21
EJ Antoni is a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation discussing President Trump's announcement on semiconductor tariffs.
Controversial defense program tied to DEI-laden contractor could be in crosshairs of DOGEUnited States· 2025-04-17
Heritage Foundation research fellow EJ Antoni discussed President Donald Trump's announcement on semiconductor tariffs.
DOT saves taxpayers over $60M by terminating Texas high-speed rail contractUnited States· 2025-04-15
EJ Antoni discusses tariff diplomacy under the Trump administration.
CHARLES PAYNE: Smoot-Hawley, tariffs and lessons from historyUnited States· 2025-04-09
