Trump's pick for Labor Statistics chief was outside Capitol on Jan 6th

Nomination Controversy - EJ Anthony's nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is facing controversy due to his presence near the Capitol on January 6, 2021 [1][3][4] - The White House claims Anthony was merely a bystander who wandered over after seeing news coverage [1][4] Senate Confirmation Concerns - Concerns exist regarding Anthony's qualifications and potential political influence on the BLS [6][10][11][14] - Conservative economists have criticized Anthony's understanding of basic economics [11] - There are fears of political interference with the accuracy of economic data if Anthony is confirmed [14] Potential Political Interference - Accusations suggest the nomination is politically motivated to undermine the credibility of American economic reporting [8][9][10][15][16] - Anthony previously questioned the reliability of the monthly jobs report, raising concerns about data manipulation [14]