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guachi01 t1_ivibfj7 wrote

Reply to comment by PPQue6 in AP sources: Justice Dept. watchdog probing US Attorney Rachael Rollins by EgonEggnog

Presidents can't violate the Hatch Act. You might think they can but, nope, they can't.

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ThisIsDadLife t1_iviesd9 wrote

True. However everyone else in the White House including family members of the president and Vice President can. And did. Multiple times. With no consequences.

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Aazadan t1_ivirz89 wrote

The problem with the Hatch Act is that it's a joke, since charges largely stem from if the President agrees with the persons violation or not. And as long as the violation is in line with the views of what the President wants, they'll never see it that way.

It's a good idea in theory, but as written it's borderline unenforceable, and has next to no consequences when enforced.

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