Head of Social Security abruptly resigns after clash with Elon Musk over DOGE’s access to sensitive data

Elon Musk has hit back at criticisms of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessing Social Security Administration (SSA) data.

head the nonofficial DOGE, has been tasked with finding ways to streamline government processes and cut spending. But the approach to the task, and DOGE’s access to government payment systems and personal information, have been met with backlash from some lawmakers and government officials, including the resignation of the

Musk sought to quell those who have taken issue with his criticisms of Social Security payments, which he has alleged are being paid to some recipients that are listed as being hundreds of years old.

“Having tens of millions of people marked in Social Security as “ALIVE” when they are definitely dead is a HUGE