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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHave you seen this Pro Trump ad from the US interior?
I am nauseated that he can use this Department for a politcal campaign ad:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CG3OX18Bq8K/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
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Have you seen this Pro Trump ad from the US interior? (Original Post)
sagesnow
Oct 2020
OP
TwilightZone
(25,428 posts)1. Interior is a cabinet-level position, so it's not really a surprise.
The cabinet is full of yes-people.
sagesnow
(2,824 posts)3. Many of the replies to this Instagram post state that it is a violation of the Hatch Act.
Seems to me that using Government employees to advance his political campaign should be illegal. Instead we yawn and say this is just another "Donald will be Donald" moment. I'm beyond livid.
TwilightZone
(25,428 posts)5. Oh, I'm pretty certain that it is.
I'm also certain that Trump doesn't care.
We really need some kind of independent oversight. Little late now, but....
Under The Radar
(3,401 posts)2. Clearly a Hatch Act violation but there seem to be no penalties
...for those who defy the law and campaign for their boss.
CatWoman
(79,293 posts)4. i just reported it