Social Security Email Praising Trump May Violate Hatch Act
Legal experts said the message, sent under Commissioner Frank Bisignano’s name, may have used a federal agency to promote Trump before the election.
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Social Security and IRS Send Pro-Trump 'Propaganda' Emails Days Before Midterms, Raising Legal Concerns
SSA and IRS emails praising Donald Trump before the US midterm elections have prompted Hatch Act concerns over political messaging through official government channels.
Inboxes tied to Social Security accounts got an unusual message over the weekend: a glowing note about the president's leadership. The email, sent Friday and Saturday, was signed by Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano. "Under President Donald J. Trump, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is transforming into a model...
Social Security email praising Trump may violate Hatch Act
Emails sent by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the IRS that praised President Trump may violate the Hatch Act, experts say. “Under President Donald J. Trump, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is transforming into a model of excellence, one that meets and exceeds customer expectations for fast, accurate and secure service,” Frank Bisignano, SSA...
Experts sound alarm as Social Security sends users possibly illegal Trump love letter
The Social Security Administration sent people with online accounts an email praising President Donald Trump days before the midterm elections, and legal experts say it may have run afoul of federal law.The email went out Friday and Saturday under the name of Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisig...
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