Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Leland Dudek, rescinded a controversial order mandating Maine parents to register newborns for Social Security numbers at federal offices. Internal emails suggest the decision was politically motivated, aimed at punishing Governor Janet Mills for opposing President Trump’s policies on transgender athletes. This led to widespread calls for Dudek’s resignation from lawmakers, citing concerns over public trust and potential negative consequences on identity safety. Critics are alarmed that such actions could signify a broader pattern of political retaliation within federal agencies.