Trump took significant heat from ethics watchdogs for hosting a partisan political event on the White House lawn.
it an “abomination” and “the most visible misuse of official position for private gain in America’s history.”
to Congress earlier this month asserting that the White House lawn and residence are not “federal buildings” and thus are not subject to the Hatch Act.on Friday as a “clear violation of the Hatch Act,” as well as a “misuse of taxpayer resources” and a “shameless disregard for the norms that protect the integrity of American democracy.”
Deutch argues that “Congress must do more” to enforce ethics rules, proposing an “explicit ban on political activity on White House grounds by anyone–especially the president” as well as a “complete investigation” into Hatch Act violations during the RNC.
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