An Account Using the Same Name as Trump’s BLS Pick Posted Red-Pilled Conspiracy Theories
The article discusses a Twitter account that used the same name as President Trump's pick for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Dr. Erwin J. Antoni III. The account, which has since been deleted, posted conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election, COVID-19, and Jeffrey Epstein. According to the article, a WIRED review of the account revealed that it shared content that promoted "red-pilled" narratives, a term often associated with far-right ideologies. The account's posts included claims about alleged election fraud and the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. The article does not confirm whether the account was actually operated by the same individual nominated for the BLS position. It highlights the potential for individuals with fringe views to gain positions of influence, raising concerns about the vetting process for government appointments.
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