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Social Security chief quits over Elon Musk-led hunt for data - West Hawaii Today

  • Michelle King resigned as acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration in protest against Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency seeking access to sensitive data.
  • King's departure follows her refusal to provide DOGE access to Social Security's database of 70 million beneficiaries.
  • Critics have raised concerns about potential violations of privacy and civil service protections due to DOGE's aggressive data access efforts.
  • The controversy highlights government transparency issues and raises questions about the legitimacy of Social Security payments to extremely elderly individuals.
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West Hawaii TodayWest Hawaii Today

Social Security chief quits over Elon Musk-led hunt for data - West Hawaii Today

The top Social Security official has reportedly resigned in protest over the effort led by billionaire Elon Musk to gain access to recipients’ personal information.

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Top Social Security Officials Exit After Confrontation with DOGE: "Have to Get Fired"

Two top officials at the Social Security Administration (SSA) have stepped down after a clash with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over access to beneficiary data. The departures highlight DOGE’s aggressive efforts to uncover fraud and waste in government programs. Key Facts: SSA’s acting commissioner, Michelle King, and deputy commissioner, Tiffany Flick, have left their positions following a dispute with DOGE over data …

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Trump Can’t Recall if He Fired the Head of Social Security or if She Quit: ‘I Don’t Know’

President Donald Trump seemed taken aback when a reporter asked about the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration quitting the day before.

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Social Security acting commissioner exits agency after clash with Elon Musk

‘They will break it, and they will break it fast,’ a former Biden Social Security commissioner warned of the program

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Social Security chief quits over Elon Musk-led hunt for data

The top Social Security official has reportedly resigned in protest over the effort led by billionaire Elon Musk to gain access to recipients’ personal information. Social Security Agency acting commissioner Michelle King stepped down over the ...

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Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down

The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency. Source The post Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

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arcamax.com broke the news in on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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