Acting SSA Commissioner Resigns Amid Data Access Dispute

In a significant shake-up within federal agencies, Acting Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Michelle King has reportedly resigned following a confrontation over access to recipient data. This development emerges as President Trump’s administration continues its efforts to reform government operations.

Sources close to the situation suggest that King declined to provide necessary information to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), resulting in her hasty departure. The White House has since appointed Leland Dudek as the interim commissioner while a permanent replacement is confirmed. King’s resignation is part of a wider initiative to restructure federal departments, leading to the dismissal of numerous probationary employees and the voluntary exits of others accepting buyout offers.

Harrison Fields, a White House spokesperson, confirmed that the SSA will temporarily be under the leadership of an experienced anti-fraud expert until Trump’s nominee is officially designated. King’s exit reflects a significant push for increased control and efficiency within the federal landscape. The full impact of her resignation and the subsequent leadership shift at the SSA remains uncertain.