Federal employees warned not discuss Trump impeachment or ‘the Resistance’ at work: report
By Aris Folley - 11/30/18 09:36 AM EST
The Trump administration has reportedly issued a new guidance for the political activity of federal government workers, warning that participation in discussion about impeachment or about “the Resistance†may be prohibited activity.
The Washington Post reported on Friday that the unsigned guidance, also known as the “Guidance Regarding Political Activity,†was issued by the Office of Special Counsel, the independent agency that also enforces the Hatch Act, which bars federal employees from using their work resources and social media accounts for political purposes.
Under the new guidance, federal workers are reportedly prohibited from supporting the impeachment of a candidate for federal office as it would be construed as political due to its implications for elections in the future.
Federal workers would also reportedly be prohibited from using terms like “resistance†and “#resist.â€
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/419074-government-warns-employees-not-to-discuss-trump-impeachment-or-the
