Yes, he got it through party affiliation.

I think the question of whether he can navigate spreadsheets is irrelevant. That's what all of the unelected people in the office take care of.

What is important is if he were planning on something stupid like putting the pension fund in the hands of FTX or something. Mostly he will probably just continue on with Magaziner's basic strategy.

He does have experience navigating public bankruptcy, which is something maybe as important as understand GAP rules.