President Donald Trump said on Jan. 30 that he nominated economist Brett Matsumoto to serve as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Matsumoto previously worked as a supervisory research economist at the BLS and is currently a senior economist on the White House Council of Economic Advisers, according to the president.
“Brett Matsumoto is a Brilliant, Reputable, and Trusted Economist who will restore GREATNESS to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.”
Trump said that Matsumoto also served at the Council of Economic Advisers during his first term in office.
In his post announcing Matsumoto’s nomination, Trump said that the BLS “has been FAILING American Businesses, Policymakers, and Families by releasing VERY inaccurate numbers” over the years.
Andrew Moran contributed to this report.
This story is developing and will be updated.
