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Garcia Calls for Investigation into Trump’s Hatch Act Violations

10/3/2025

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Garcia (D-Calif.) alleges Hatch Act violations by the Trump administration, citing taxpayer resources used for partisan messaging during shutdown.
In a letter to the Office of the Special Counsel, Garcia urges an immediate investigation into politicization of federal agencies.
He seeks a briefing by October 16, 2025 on OSC plans to address alleged violations; Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) backs him.

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Garcia (D-Calif.) alleges Hatch Act violations by the Trump administration, citing taxpayer resources used for partisan messaging during shutdown.
In a letter to the Office of the Special Counsel, Garcia urges an immediate investigation into politicization of federal agencies.
He seeks a briefing by October 16, 2025 on OSC plans to address alleged violations; Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) backs him.