Social Security Commissioner Reportedly Ousted After Denying Elon Musk Access to Sensitive Files'

Michelle King, acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), was removed from her position after refusing requests from Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency for access to sensitive agency data. Following her ousting, Leland Dudek was appointed as interim commissioner. Reports indicate that the Trump administration is critical of career SSA employees concerning data protection. This incident reflects a broader effort by DOGE to access and reform various federal agencies, resulting in significant changes within the SSA and other departments.

"What I know is that DOGE wanted access to SSA's sensitive files the same way they're trying to do at Labor and Treasury and the acting commissioner wouldn't give it, and she was replaced."

"The Post reported that those close to the president are skeptical of career employees at agencies such as SSA over their efforts to guard federal data."

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