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Social Security email praising Trump may violate Hatch Act, experts say

Emails from Social Security and IRS praising Trump could breach federal Hatch Act guidelines, experts warn.

Nov 1, 2026, 10:52 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Politics Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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The Hill reported that emails sent by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) praised President Donald Trump, raising concerns about potential violations of the Hatch Act.

Experts say the Hatch Act, which restricts political activities by federal employees, may have been violated by these communications.

One email from the SSA described the agency under Trump as transforming into a model of excellence, meeting and exceeding customer expectations for service.

The situation highlights ongoing scrutiny of federal agencies' communications and adherence to rules separating politics from official government functions.

What we're watching is how federal authorities will respond to these potential Hatch Act violations and whether any corrective actions will be taken.

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The Hill: Social Security email praising Trump may violate Hatch Act

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