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Pentagon Defends Hegseth’s Anti-Massie Stumping Amid Hatch Act Claims

May 17, 2026·3 days ago·via Newsweek
Pentagon Defends Hegseth’s Anti-Massie Stumping Amid Hatch Act Claims
The Pentagon is defending Pete Hegseth after he stumped against Rep. Thomas Massie, despite claims that the move may raise Hatch Act concerns. The dispute highlights the double standard around political activity in and around the federal government, where rules are often enforced selectively depending on who is involved. Conservatives will see this as another example of Washington’s blurred lines between official power and partisan politics. Read more about this...

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