Filling This Position Gives President Trump Control Of The Social Security Administration

This podcast is a monologue by Attorney Walter Hnot discussing the implications of President Trump's appointments to key positions within the Social Security Administration (SSA). Hnot explains the importance of both the SSA Commissioner and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) in controlling the agency's direction and actions. He details the background and career trajectory of the acting SSA Commissioner, Michelle King, highlighting her long tenure within the SSA. Finally, he emphasizes that Trump's control over the Commissioner and the upcoming OIG appointment will give him significant influence over SSA operations, potentially impacting Social Security benefits. The speaker mentions Michelle King's Presidential Rank Award, received under President Biden, as an example of her non-political background.