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Trump's Labor Nominee Sparks Controversy with Bismarck Photo

8/14/2025

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E.J. Antoni, nominated by Donald Trump to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, displayed a photo of the German battleship Bismarck on a podcast.
The White House supported his actions, referencing his interest in maritime history.
Antoni was outside the Capitol during the January 6 attack but did not enter the building.

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Story summary

E.J. Antoni, nominated by Donald Trump to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, displayed a photo of the German battleship Bismarck on a podcast.
The White House supported his actions, referencing his interest in maritime history.
Antoni was outside the Capitol during the January 6 attack but did not enter the building.