The Trump Shutdown Goofballs Are Breaking the Law (Again)

The latest Trump administration shutdown chaos takes an expectedly stupid, jaw-dropping turn. Federal employees furloughed due to the shutdown are being instructed to blame Democrats in their automated out-of-office messages—a clear violation of the Hatch Act. From the Small Business Administration to HUD, partisan messaging is being pushed onto career staffers, leaving workers frustrated, confused, and legally at risk. In this video, I break down the reporting, share the most ridiculous examples, and explain why this is laughable.