HUD Accused of Hatch Act Violation Over Partisan Shutdown Banner
HUD Accused of Hatch Act Violation Over Partisan Shutdown Banner In the lead-up to a recent government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) displayed a prominent banner on its website, attributing blame for the impending shutdown to the ‘Radical Left.’ This action has drawn swift condemnation from an ethics watchdog group, Public Citizen, which has filed a formal complaint alleging a ‘blatant violation’ of the Hatch Act. The banner’s message stated, ‘The Radical Left are going…