Andrew Saul
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Andrew Marshall Saul (born November 6, 1946) is an American businessman and political candidate who served as commissioner of the United States Social Security Administration from 2019 to 2021. Saul was fired from the position by President Joe Biden on July 9, 2021, after refusing to offer his requested resignation.[1] Saul stated that his discharge was illegal.
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Andrew Saul | |
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Commissioner of the Social Security Administration | |
In office June 17, 2019 ā July 9, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Nancy Berryhill (acting) |
Succeeded by | Kilolo Kijakazi (acting) |
Chair of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board | |
In office November 15, 2002 ā August 22, 2011 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | James Atkins |
Succeeded by | Michael Kennedy |
Personal details | |
Born | Andrew Marshall Saul (1946-11-06) November 6, 1946 (age 77) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
Saul previously served as the chair of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) and vice chairman of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority.[2][3] Saul has been a general partner in the investment firm Saul Partners, L.P., since 1986. As chair of the Thrift Investment Board, he oversaw the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement savings account for employees of the Federal Government and soldiers of the armed services.[4]