The resignation of Michelle King as Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration took President Trump by surprise during a press conference. King, appointed just weeks earlier, stepped down amid a conflict with Elon Musk's government efficiency department, which sought sensitive records. Trump's comments hinted at a disconnect regarding her resignation, suggesting he may have been unaware of the circumstances surrounding it. He also referenced Musk's claims of fraud within the administration, questioning the legitimacy of payments being made, particularly to potentially fictitious individuals from the 1870s, while emphasizing the importance of government accountability.
Trump was visibly surprised by the resigning of Acting Commissioner Michelle King, who stepped down following tensions with Elon Musk and demands for records access.
Michelle King clashed with Musk and his department, leading her to resign shortly after her appointment, highlighting tensions between political appointees and government oversight.
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