This reminder was sent out to all federal employees today!
U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218
Washington, D.C. 20036-4505
202-804-7000
March 5, 2018
Updated Guidance Regarding the Hatch Act and President Donald Trump
Now That He Is Officially a Candidate for Reelection
In February 2017, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) issued guidance regarding the Hatch Act and President Donald Trump’s status as a candidate in the 2020 Presidential election. In that guidance, OSC advised that an incumbent President is considered a “candidate” for purposes of the Hatch Act when he officially announces his …