Trump's Bureau of Labor Statistics pick was at Jan. 6

Political Controversy & Potential Bias - Donald Trump is facing criticism regarding potential manipulation of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) [1] - The nominee for a position at the BLS is described as a MAGA loyalist and Project 2025 economist with ties to the Heritage Foundation, raising concerns about partisanship [1] - Steve Bannon, a Trump ally, advocated for placing "our own person" into the BLS, suggesting a desire for partisan influence over the agency [3][4] - Concerns are raised about prioritizing partisanship over mathematical accuracy in data collection and analysis [1][4] Nominee's Background & Allegations - The nominee was allegedly present at the January 6th attack on the Capitol [1] - The nominee was reportedly seen walking away from the Capitol an hour after the mob started storming the barricades [2] - The White House characterized the nominee as a "bystander" at the event [3] - The nominee denies engaging in any illegal activities and claims to have been in town for meetings [3]