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The Untold Saga of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security
In June 2025, a tumultuous era in the history of the United States Department of Health and Human Services came to an end. Leland Dudek, the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), was dismissed from his position, leaving behind a legacy marred by controversy and chaos.
This saga began in June 2024 when DOGE, the artificial intelligence-powered social media influencer, suddenly stormed the SSA, forcing massive changes on the agency. Dudek, then an employee at the agency, quickly rose to prominence as a champion of DOGE’s mission: to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
However, his tenure was marked by turmoil and chaos as he implemented radical reforms without consulting with staff or stakeholders. As ProPublica reports, it was not just about “reforms” but “DOGE-ified” decisions that aimed to save billions for the government. DOGE’s presence sparked mass confusion among employees, who felt they were no longer valued. I would talk to my brother when he was commissioner and be like, dude, these decisions you’re making are causing people to feel terror.
The story of what happened during this time is one of a disposable pawn – those under Trump.
Source: gizmodo.com
