US President Donald Trump has replaced top economist Erika McEntarfer with loyalist E.J. Antoni, sparking concerns over the politicization of economic data. In a move seen as an attempt to “fix reality” with fake statistics, Trump’s administration is expected to present positive numbers on the economy despite potentially flawed methodology. Antoni, chosen for his ideological alignment and loyalty to the president, lacks substantial qualifications in economics, raising questions about the credibility of the Bureau of Labor Statistics under his leadership.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/08/trump-bls-antoni/683858