The president is deciding whether to give his GOP acceptance address at the White House or Gettysburg, both of which have drawn criticism
WASHINGTON—A government body charged with enforcing the rule that restricts political activity by federal employees has advised that President Trump may make his speech accepting the Republican Party nomination from the White House, though rules would still apply to his employees.
The Office of Special Counsel, which oversees the 1939 Hatch Act, sent the opinion Wednesday to a congressional committee seeking guidance. Mr. Trump has said his Aug. 27 acceptance speech will come from the White House or the historic Gettysburg battlefield, which has drawn scrutiny from ethics specialists.
The statement noted that White House employees are subject to the rules under the Hatch Act. Most employees can’t take part in political activity while on the job or in a federal building. But the White House lawn and residence aren’t considered federal buildings. So if the event is in those parts of the White House and the employees take leave, they could attend. Some high-ranking aides aren’t subject to the act.
Mr. Trump appears to be leaning toward the White House for the address. At a Wednesday news conference, he called Gettysburg a “magnificent site,” but said the White House would be “much easier, from the standpoint of Secret Service and, you know, the movement of hundreds of people.” “The White House is the White House. Gettysburg is one of the great and historic sites of our country—frankly, as far as I’m concerned, of the world,” said Mr. Trump. “So one of those two. I’ll probably be announcing it over the next week or so, maybe less.”
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