The top official's departure is the latest in a wave of exits from senior officials whose agencies have come into the crosshairs of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

Summary

Michelle King, the top Social Security official, resigned after refusing Elon Musk’s request for sensitive records, including Social Security numbers and bank data.

Trump appointed Leland Dudek as acting commissioner and nominated Frank Bisignano for the role.

Nancy Altman of Social Security Works condemned DOGE’s request, warning, “I don’t think you can overstate how serious this breach is.”

DOGE’s similar attempts at the IRS and Treasury have sparked legal challenges over privacy concerns.

    • dan1101@lemm.ee
      8·
      3 months ago

      Yeah I’d rather stay in place and use my knowledge to resist and work from within.

      • Duamerthrax@lemmy.world
        151·
        3 months ago

        If you’re hours away from being fired, you can control the narrative by quitting and making the first statement.

      • Jhex@lemmy.world
        6·
        3 months ago

        Hmmmm I’m conflicted

        Americans in general: stop quitting, stand your ground, do the right thing

        Also Americans: I can’t be bother voting, it’s all the same after all

    • sfbing@lemmy.world
      7·
      3 months ago

      I assume, albeit with no proof, that they are being threatened, e.g. “w e know where your kids go to school.”