Perdue violated rules against politicking on the job, says ethics agency

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue violated a 1939 law against politicking on the job when he urged the re-election of President Trump at a produce packing house in North Carolina on Aug. 24 and must reimburse the government “for the costs associated with his political activity,” said the U.S. Office of Special Counsel on Thursday. Trump… » Read More

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