Summary
House Oversight Democrats have asked for an investigation into the Trump administration's use of government resources. They claim this involved violations of the Hatch Act by promoting partisan messages during a government shutdown.
Key Facts
- Rep. Robert Garcia is leading the request for the investigation.
- The investigation is requested to be conducted by the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel.
- Allegations include violations of the Hatch Act, a law preventing government resources from being used for political purposes.
- The Trump administration is accused of using messages to blame Democrats for the government shutdown.
- These messages reportedly came from various Trump administration agencies.
- The messages were shared on social media and federal agency websites.
