EJ Antoni, chief economist at The Heritage Foundation, has been nominated to serve as Commissioner of Labor Statistics. The announcement was made by the organization on August 12, 2025.
Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, expressed support for the nomination. “Having worked closely with EJ Antoni at both the Texas Public Policy Foundation and The Heritage Foundation, I can confidently say that his nomination as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is a stellar choice by President Trump, and a continuation of the president’s exceptional personnel and policy decisions that prioritize the American people.
“EJ Antoni is one of the sharpest economic minds in the nation—a fearless truth-teller who grasps that sound economics must serve the interests of American families, not globalist elites. His leadership as chief economist at The Heritage Foundation has been instrumental in advancing our mission to protect American families and rebuild a resilient economy rooted in free enterprise.”
As chief economist at The Heritage Foundation, Antoni led efforts to promote economic freedom and opportunity while focusing on reducing government spending.
Derrick Morgan, executive vice president of The Heritage Foundation, also commented on Antoni’s nomination: “The Heritage Foundation is proud to celebrate Dr. EJ Antoni’s nomination as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a testament to his extraordinary ability to distill complex economic principles into clear language for all Americans.”
Antoni has contributed research with several think tanks such as Unleash Prosperity and frequently provides testimony before Congress and state legislatures. He previously served as an economist at Texas Public Policy Foundation and taught subjects including labor economics and money and banking. He holds master’s and doctoral degrees in economics.
His analysis has appeared in media outlets including Fox News, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, Washington Times, National Review, Breitbart, The Federalist, among others. He is also known for frequent appearances on television news programs and podcasts like the nationally syndicated VINCE Show.
