Social Security Email Praising Trump May Breach Federal Anticorruption Law

Social Security Email Praising Trump May Breach Federal Anticorruption Law

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An email from Social Security praising former President Trump, sent just before the midterm elections, may violate the Hatch Act. This law limits political activities by federal employees to ensure government neutrality. Experts have raised concerns about the legality of the message under these restrictions.

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