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A Social Security message praising President Trump, sent days before the midterms, may violate the Hatch Act, according to experts cited by The New York Times. The article does not report an official finding of a violation.
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The Hatch Act limits political activity by federal employees, so the reported concern bears on the use of government communications and public trust. The article does not describe a confirmed effect on Social Security services or beneficiaries.