PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Ron Johnson: “I certainly don't think he's [Shaun Donovan] qualified if…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

Watch on YouTube

Senator Johnson at HSGAC

Published | Video Starts at 01:51

So, again, he's a fine man. I'm sure he's a great family man, intelligent, bright guy. I just don't think he's qualified to be OMB director. And I certainly don't think he's [Shaun Donovan] qualified if he's not even willing to, you know, when given notice, when he's not willing to be honest with the American public and Congress in terms of exactly what the trust fund means to Social Security, how it will not sustain Social Security through year 2033. So, again, I mean, I'd like to be supportive. I believe the President has got, you know, elections matter and he should be given the right to name people for his own Cabinet. (01:51–02:08)

CLAIM

Asserts that Shaun Donovan is not qualified because he did not acknowledge the Social Security Trust Fund's limitations.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Ron Johnson

Discover more from

Ron Johnson

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.