Trump officials hit campaign trail amid legality questions
The gist
At least nine of Trump's 15 cabinet secretaries have been accused of Hatch Act violations while campaigning.
The 1939 law bars federal staff from politicking in an official capacity.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2026Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan.
- Sep 2026Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared at a Republican convention in Texas.
- Oct 13, 2026Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, FCC Chair Brendan Carr and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum appeared with President Trump at a rally in Wasilla, Alaska, for GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan against Democrat Mary Peltola.