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.
It’s seriously upsetting to see how many in leadership want to save their bacon instead of doing what’s right.
Our leadership sure ain’t courageous… Like at all. Pretty dang spineless.
This is what makes the people who do stand up, like Vindman, heroes. Most people won’t. And the ones who do are generally made examples of.