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Where Things Stand: They’re Not Even Trying To Hide It These Days

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 29: U.S. President Donald Trump departs the residence prior to a Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House July 29, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump is traveling to vis... WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 29: U.S. President Donald Trump departs the residence prior to a Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House July 29, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump is traveling to visit the Double Eagle Energy oil rig in Midland, Texas, and will attend a fundraising luncheon for the Republican Party and his reelection campaign. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) MORE LESS

August 5, 2020 12:43 p.m.

While President Trump himself is exempt from the rules of the Hatch Act, it would appear he’s not even trying to adhere to precedent as he vies for a second term.

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