Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Have you seen this Pro Trump ad from the US interior? (Original Post) sagesnow Oct 2020 OP
Interior is a cabinet-level position, so it's not really a surprise. TwilightZone Oct 2020 #1
Many of the replies to this Instagram post state that it is a violation of the Hatch Act. sagesnow Oct 2020 #3
Oh, I'm pretty certain that it is. TwilightZone Oct 2020 #5
Clearly a Hatch Act violation but there seem to be no penalties Under The Radar Oct 2020 #2
i just reported it CatWoman Oct 2020 #4

sagesnow

(2,824 posts)
3. Many of the replies to this Instagram post state that it is a violation of the Hatch Act.
Tue Oct 27, 2020, 08:01 PM
Oct 2020

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.
Tue Oct 27, 2020, 08:57 PM
Oct 2020

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
Tue Oct 27, 2020, 07:59 PM
Oct 2020

...for those who defy the law and campaign for their “boss”.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Have you seen this Pro Tr...