Administrative Competence

Wall Street Exec Heads Social Security, Admits Googling the Job

The new head of Social Security, a Wall Street recruit, recently confessed to his staff that he had to Google the job before accepting the position. This admission, revealed through an audio recording, immediately sparked a firestorm of controversy and raised serious questions about the qualifications of appointees within the current administration.

The sheer audacity of the statement – a top government official admitting to a complete lack of prior knowledge regarding the agency he now leads – is striking. His nonchalant admission, coupled with his self-described prowess as a “great Googler,” further amplified the public’s concerns.

This incident highlighted the larger issue of unqualified individuals being appointed to crucial government roles.… Continue reading