The participation of other White House officials—most notably the president’s daughter and senior adviser Ivanka Trump, who is set to introduce him Thursday—has raised a host of ethical questions.
ABC News' Political Director Rick Klein breaks down what to expect this week as Trump is officially nominated for a second term.
Beyond that, the participation of other White House officials and most notably the president’s daughter and senior adviserDrew Angerer/Getty ImagesStaging and lighting is set up on the South Lawn of the White House on Aug. 24, 2020. The White House has said she will be speaking in her “personal capacity.” While Clark says that is permissible, what Trump says and the physical location of her speech will be critical.
“When Congress passed these provisions, they wanted to ensure that the federal workplace was free from partisan political activity and the language they used was referring to a room or building occupied by federal employees. Now some federal employees carry out their duties outside. But the Hatch Act doesn’t apply to that.”
“No, it's not about convenience," he said."I think it's about for most people wanting to understand and hear from the President of the United States on what he's going to do to make sure the next four years continue to build on the last four years.”Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Chief of staff Mark Meadows listen as President Donald Trump speaks at the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Aug. 24, 2020.
Trump and Vice President Mike Pence frequently use official travel and events, at the White House and across the country, to attack Democrats and make blatant political speeches, even playing the same music they use at campaign rallies. Despite top public health officials and the White House itself officially encouraging Americans to practice social distancing and avoid large gatherings, the president himself has eschewed that advice -- and sometimes, local regulations -- by speaking to packed campaign rallies, almost never wearing a face covering, and disparaging governors who take a more cautious approach.
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