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Blanche’s RNC speech could violate Hatch Act, watchdog warns

9/9/2026

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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche could violate the Hatch Act by speaking at the RNC’s midterm convention.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters labeled the event a “Trumpapalooza” in a June announcement.
The convention will be held Sept. 9-10 in Dallas, Texas.
RNC confirmed Blanche’s appearance after his 49-50 Senate confirmation vote.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Speaker Mike Johnson will speak.

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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche could violate the Hatch Act by speaking at the RNC’s midterm convention.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters labeled the event a “Trumpapalooza” in a June announcement.
The convention will be held Sept. 9-10 in Dallas, Texas.
RNC confirmed Blanche’s appearance after his 49-50 Senate confirmation vote.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Speaker Mike Johnson will speak.