It took longer than it should have, but President Biden fired Trump’s pick to head Social Security, Andrew Saul. As you might imagine, Saul’s entire m.o. was to keep people from getting Social Security benefits. Now, Saul vows to challenge President Biden’s ability to fire him.
President Biden has chosen Kilolo Kijakazi to serve as acting commissioner. She is currently the deputy commissioner for retirement and disability policy at the Social Security Administration.
The Social Security Administration is an independent executive agency. Trump appointed Saul to serve the Republican political agenda–end Social Security. And, since Mr. Biden took office, Democrats have wanted Saul out.
Saul has tried to keep people with disabilities from getting their Social Security disability benefits. He refused benefits to about 100,000 people who are not fluent in English. He also participated in a number of anti-union activities.
Alex Lawson, executive director of Social Security Works, released this statement:
Today is a great day for every current and future Social Security beneficiary. Andrew Saul and David Black were appointed by former President Donald Trump to undermine Social Security. They’ve done their very best to carry out that despicable mission. That includes waging a war on people with disabilities, demoralizing the agency’s workforce, and delaying President Biden’s stimulus checks.
Senator Ron Wyden also spoke in support of President Biden’s decision to fire Saul. He explained that Saul’s leadership at SSA undermined the president’s desire to improve and expand Social Security.
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