Michelle King, the top official at the Social Security Administration, has stepped down after refusing to grant Musk's Department of Government Efficiency access to highly sensitive records. There may be concern about implications of allowing DOGE to access sensitive information such as bank information, Social Security numbers, and even medical records. Trump cracking down on fraud is evident and the rationale behind it is understandable, but the Social Security Administrations inspector general found that only 0.84% of payments between 2015 and 2022 were improper.
It will be interesting to see if these tensions will be quickly resolved or if this could bring about an even larger debate over privacy rights and governmental oversight. I believe that the administration will face increased scrutiny as this issue continues to unfold. As for us, the public, it will also be important to remain vigilant and aware about any changes to how personal information is handled by the government and its agencies.
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Cracking down on Social Security fraud sounds like a valid goal for the administration, but based on the fact that only 0.84% of payments from '15 to '22 were improper, it seems that this is an example of providing a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Additionally, I for one would feel a bit uncomfortable with DOGE having access to things like my banking info, Social Security number, and earnings records. It should be interesting to see how disputes over DOGE's authority play out in the courts.
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