Michelle King, the head of the Social Security Administration, recently left her position after refusing a request from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access sensitive government records at the agency. White House spokesperson Harrison Fields confirmed that King was no longer in charge, with Frank Bisignano expected to take over. This decision was made after King declined to provide access to Americans’ personal information, such as bank details, social security numbers, and medical records, leading to her replacement by Leland Dudek as acting commissioner. The request from DOGE was criticized by Nancy Altman of Social Security Works, who described it as a serious breach of privacy. Trump’s administration has directed DOGE to identify fraud within the agency, despite previous reports showing minimal improper benefit payments. DOGE has faced backlash for accessing sensitive taxpayer information at the IRS and the Treasury Department, resulting in lawsuits and restrictions on their access. This controversy surrounding DOGE’s actions has led to the departure of several senior officials in different agencies, highlighting concerns about privacy and data security.
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