Michelle King, the head of the Social Security Administration, left her position after refusing a request from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government records at the agency. She was replaced by Frank Bisignano, and Leland Dudek now serves as the acting commissioner. The dispute involved accessing personal information such as bank details, social security numbers, and medical records. Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, criticized the request, calling it a serious breach of privacy. President Trump has directed DOGE to identify fraud within the agency.
DOGE has faced criticism for attempting to access sensitive information at other government agencies as well, including the IRS and Treasury Department. Lawsuits have been filed against DOGE, alleging violations of federal privacy laws. In response, access to the Treasury Department’s system has been restricted, with only two employees having limited access.
Elon Musk’s access to disaster data at FEMA has also been authorized by Trump, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. King’s departure is part of a larger trend of senior officials leaving their positions after clashing with DOGE. The White House has defended its actions, stating that they are committed to appointing the best individuals to serve the American people.
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