The Trump administration plans to appoint senior critics to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, or signal reform

BlockBeats News: On August 11th, according to The Wall Street Journal, E.J. Anthony, Chief Economist of the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, became a popular candidate for the position of Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). According to a senior government official, the Trump administration is interviewing candidates for BLS director, including at least one person who has long criticized the agency. Earlier this month, Trump dismissed the BLS director after a weak employment report was released, and officials are currently weighing a successor. E.J. Anthony, who was interviewed as the Chief Economist of the Heritage Foundation, has long questioned the agency's employment data statistics methods. A White House spokesperson said, "President Trump has selected the best talent to lead the federal government and will announce the new BLS director after making the decision. The report pointed out that the White House's consideration of appointing prominent critics foreshadows Trump's plan for major reforms to the institution. (Golden Ten)