Why did Michelle King, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, resign?
Michelle King resigned over the weekend after refusing a request from DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) to access sensitive data of millions of Americans at the Social Security Administration. According to two sources familiar with the situation, King stepped down rather than comply with the demand to provide access to Americans' sensitive personal information. This resignation occurred amid what appears to be tension between the Social Security Administration leadership and Elon Musk's DOGE initiative, which is reportedly investigating potential fraud in government agencies.
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Michelle King's Resignation from Social Security Administration
NBC News·8 months ago
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What new developments are happening in the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the federal government?
What is the role of the Social Security Administration and how many Americans does it manage payments for?
What sensitive information did Michelle King refuse to let Elon Musk's team access before her retirement?
What kinds of protests have taken place in response to DOGE and its actions in the federal government?
Why do some people support President Trump's downsizing of the government as mentioned in the news clip?
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