Summary
The Trump administration is using government resources to blame Democrats for a potential government shutdown. Messages claiming Democrats are responsible have appeared on federal agency websites and communications. Experts suggest this might break federal ethics laws.
Key Facts
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development's website displays messages blaming the "Radical Left" for a possible government shutdown.
- Federal agencies received emails from the White House saying Democrats would cause the funding lapse.
- The Trump administration encouraged passing a bill to fund the government through November 21.
- Republicans, controlling Congress, need Democratic support in the Senate for funding approval.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs also used political language blaming Democrats for potential service closures.
- VA contingency plans state most veterans' healthcare will not be affected during a shutdown.
- Some workers and experts believe these actions may violate the Hatch Act, which limits political activities by federal employees.
