Archive · 25 May 2025
New SSA Head Relied on Google to Learn of SSA Position
The new head of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, got a call about a job and didn't know what it was.
He used Google to find out what the job of Commissioner of Social Security even meant!
He wasn't looking for a job at the time.
He used to work in finance, managing big companies.
Now, he's in charge of an agency that gives money to over 70 million Americans for retirement, disability, and other needs.
This official is trying to improve how the Social Security Administration helps people.
Frank Bisignano, the new head of the Social Security Administration, used Google Search to learn about the position.
Bisignano stated he wasn't actively seeking a role in the Trump administration.
He previously worked as a Wall Street executive.
Bisignano now leads an agency responsible for benefits for over 70 million Americans.
He has no prior government experience or direct background in the Social Security system.
- Who
- Frank Bisignano
- What
- Frank Bisignano, new head of the SSA, used Google to learn about his new position.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Bisignano wasn't familiar with the role when offered and sought information.
- SSA Head
- Frank Bisignano
- Offered by
- Trump administration
- People served
- 70 million
- Previous role
- Former chairman and CEO of Fiserv Inc.