Did someone say "FIREWALL"?
The hatch act would prevent him from declassing right before elections. It will be, AFTER! It will counter Mueller's reports
Military Members
The primary guidance concerning political activity for military members is found in DoD
Directive 1344.10 [Guidance for Military Personnel]. Per longstanding DoD policy, active duty
personnel may not engage in partisan political activities and all military personnel should avoid
the inference that their political activities imply or appear to imply DoD sponsorship, approval,
or endorsement of a political candidate, campaign, or cause.
Members on active duty may not
campaign for a partisan candidate, engage in partisan fundraising activities, serve as an officer of
a partisan club, or speak before a partisan gathering. Active duty members may, however,
express their personal opinions on political candidates and issues, make monetary contributions
to a political campaign or organization, and attend political events as a spectator when not in
uniform.
Federal employees are still forbidden to use their authority to affect the results of an election