Politics1/30/2026•Bloomberg

Trump Plans to Nominate Brett Matsumoto to Head BLS, Report Says

Trump Plans to Nominate Brett Matsumoto to Head BLS, Report Says

The article reports that President Donald Trump plans to nominate Brett Matsumoto to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), according to people familiar with the matter. The BLS is a federal statistical agency that collects and publishes data on employment, unemployment, and other labor market indicators. Matsumoto's nomination would require Senate confirmation. If confirmed, he would be responsible for overseeing the collection and dissemination of important economic data that helps policymakers and the public understand the state of the labor market. The article does not provide any additional details about Matsumoto's background or qualifications for the role. The report suggests that this is the latest in a series of personnel decisions made by the Trump administration related to federal statistical agencies.

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