President Joe Biden nominated former Democratic Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley to head the Social Security Administration, citing O’Malley’s experience in modernizing government agencies as a key talent needed for the agency, which has 60,000 employees and a $1.3 trillion budget.
“Since Day 1 I have fought to strengthen and defend Social Security, which tens of millions of Americans have paid into and depend on to support their livelihoods. I know that Governor O’Malley will continue to be a strong partner who works tirelessly to protect Social Security for generations to come,” Biden said in a statement.