White House Confirms Trump’s BLS Nominee EJ Antoni Was Present at January 6 Capitol Events
White House Confirms Trump’s BLS Nominee EJ Antoni Was Present at January 6 Capitol Events
The White House has confirmed that EJ Antoni, President Donald Trump‘s controversial choice to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), was present in the crowd of Trump supporters at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The confirmation came to NBC News on Wednesday, following video evidence placing Antoni near the Capitol building during the riot.
Footage archived by ProPublica reportedly shows a man resembling Antoni, identified by his red varsity jacket with a University of Pennsylvania crest, walking outside the west side of the Capitol approximately ten minutes before the mob breached police lines. Additional video also reportedly places Antoni on the east side of the building during the same event.
In response to inquiries, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers stated, “These pictures show EJ Antoni, a bystander to the events of January 6th, observing and then leaving the Capitol area. EJ was in town for meetings, and it is wrong and defamatory to suggest EJ engaged in anything inappropriate or illegal.”
Antoni’s public profile has drawn scrutiny beyond his January 6 presence. In a 2023 podcast appearance, the economist acknowledged a painting of the Nazi German battleship Bismarck behind him, remarking, “The Bismarck, yep, in all his glory.” He has reportedly used this painting as a backdrop for subsequent media appearances, fueling further online discussion.
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