Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday campaigned alongside former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in the GOP primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.
Hegseth faced scrutiny for campaigning for a political candidate while serving as the active defense secretary, which some people claimed constitutes a Hatch Act violation.
This is a blatant example of ‘Rules for thee but not for me!’
Having Pete Hegseth campaign for Ed Gallrein in Kentucky is illegal, and is violating the Hatch Act.
While his visit will be throughly scrutinized, you can bet there will be no penalty!
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— @JosetteCaruso Josette Caruso (@JosetteCaruso_) May 18, 2026
“Secretary Hegseth is attending this event in his personal capacity,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement to The Hill.
“No taxpayer dollars will be used to facilitate his visit. His participation has been thoroughly vetted and cleared by
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