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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIf/When Trump goes off script and goes political on the 4th of July (MAGA!)
wouldn't that be a supreme violation of the Hatch Act?
Fiendish Thingy
(15,615 posts)hlthe2b
(102,278 posts)https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212219007
Fiendish Thingy
(15,615 posts)Unlike Kellyane and the rest of his staff, who are restricted from making campaigning comments while on the job.
hlthe2b
(102,278 posts)He can't use Federal FUNDS to turn it into a political rally. That is where HATCH comes in and the actual statute I cited.
WILL HE? No doubt. But he will be subject to violations of those specific statutes. YES, I know.. Don't whine at me as to how he'll get by with it. But it will be violations nonetheless and CREW will file. Ultimately Congress can use this as well against him.
Not unlike his total disregard for the emoluments clause of the constitution, which is before the courts right now.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212218414
hlthe2b
(102,278 posts)SCantiGOP
(13,871 posts)That the majority of the crowd is there to protest.
If that were to develop, Im sure his participation would be cancelled for some reason.
BigmanPigman
(51,593 posts)The normal fireworks, etc is still going on but I don't know what the time is, etc. If real Americans went to the real parade his BS Parade will be as popular as his Inauguration. Too bad there isn't a Women's March in DC that day.
hlthe2b
(102,278 posts)I fell badly for those who may have traveled to DC, planning the trip months or years previous. As for me, I won't expose myself to any media that covers him on that day.
BigmanPigman
(51,593 posts)Damn! Good thing I don't have to boycott that...one of my favorite holidays and celebrations. I will be on the opposite coast wishing evil thoughts like I wish HE were on one of those firework rockets and was blown into space permanently. Of course he is such a big fat dud he would likely be one of theose fireworks that fizzles out before it can get off the ground very far.
blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)They don't normally air July fourth celebrations. That would make him so mad yo plan this big parade and no one sees it.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Unfortunately, no storms predicted for the 4th in DC, but it will be hot and humid. Maybe he'll stroke out from the heat. That would give Independence Day a new meaning.