Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has deleted a photo of himself wearing socks with President Donald Trump’s face and the slogan “Make America Great Again” after multiple groups said he was violating federal law.
Zinke tweeted the photo before speaking to the Western Governors Association at Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.
For your reference, since @SecretaryZinke deleted the Tweet: pic.twitter.com/xvQImLIvVW
— Chris Saeger (@chrissaeger) June 26, 2018
Zinke later apologized and re-posted the photo with “Make America Great Again” blacked out, saying he had not realized it could be viewed as a political slogan.
Earlier I tweeted a pic of my new socks not realizing it had what could be viewed as a political slogan. I’ve deleted it and apologize for the mistake. I remain excited about all the incredible policy work POTUS is doing. ?? pic.twitter.com/xE5TMJlmAs
— Secretary Ryan Zinke (@SecretaryZinke) June 26, 2018
In March, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel sent updated guidance on the federal Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from engaging in political activity while on duty.
The guidance says employees may not wear, display or distribute items with the slogan “Make America Great Again” while on duty or in the workplace.
Seems safe to assume…
Should be GINA!
Zinke is into explicit, gratuitous socks.
So Zinke didn’t get the email, or does he not use his govt email and pull a Pruitt?
Immature bumpkin! What are you, 10 years old?