Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s the acting Social Security commissioner.

Acting commissioner Leland Dudek, a data analyst at a small anti-fraud office before his ascension last week, was placed on paid leave and under internal investigation on suspicion he’d broken privacy and tax laws by “sharing unauthorized access to information” with DOGE representatives,

Musk has been falsely alleging massive fraud at the agency as he and DOGE reportedly try to gain access to Social Security data.

Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for sensitive government information.

KEY TAKEAWAYS The previous acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration left after Elon Musk's DOGE attempt to access sensitive government records.Lee Dudek has been appointed the administration’s acting commissioner pending the Senate Confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominee.

Elon Musk suggests millions of Americans 100 or older are receiving Social Security benefits. A former Social Security Administration leader insists otherwise.

Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly putting the power of the state behind Elon Musk’s security detail.