Top Social Security Official Quits over DOGE Access to Records

Social Security Administration building with American flag outside.

(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – Causing a shakeup in the agency’s leadership, a top Social Security Administration (SSA) official quit after refusing to grant DOGE access to sensitive records.

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The leadership change comes amid efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to access sensitive government records and identify wasteful and fraudulent spending.

President Donald Trump has appointed Leland Dudek as acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration following Commissioner Michelle King’s resignation.

King, who had over 30 years of service at the agency, stepped down after clashing with DOGE over requests to access protected personal records of Social Security recipients.

The Trump administration maintains that Musk’s associates have been properly vetted and should be granted access to federal data to root out fraud and abuse.

While leftists crow about privacy concerns, the Trump administration is focused on fulfilling its promise to drain the swamp and eliminate government waste.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump specifically tasked Musk and DOGE with identifying and eliminating fraud within the SSA.

This initiative’s goals include ending duplicate payments, stopping payments to deceased individuals, and protecting the integrity of the system for honest contributors.

These common-sense measures will help ensure that Social Security remains solvent for future generations of hardworking Americans.

Moreover, newly appointed acting commissioner Dudek has already expressed his commitment to transparency and oversight.

In an email to SSA staff, Dudek stated:

“I will lead this agency in an open and transparent manner. My first call as Acting Commissioner was to our Inspector General’s office to provide them an opportunity to oversee and review any and all agency activities, including my actions past, present, and future. Transparency is at the heart of good government.”

While critics accuse the administration of overreach, supporters applaud these efforts to modernize and streamline government operations.

The SSA manages pensions for over 70 million American seniors, making it a prime target for fraud and abuse.

By leveraging the expertise of trusted advisors like Elon Musk, the Trump administration is taking necessary steps to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure the long-term viability of this critical program.