Former President Trump has appointed E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This appointment follows Trump's previous dismissal of the BLS chief after a report indicated a deceleration in hiring. Antoni's conservative background signals a potential shift in the BLS's approach to economic data analysis and reporting. The move is likely to be met with scrutiny, given the importance of impartial labor statistics for economic policy and public understanding.