From CBS News · Sarah N. Lynch · · 1m
DOJ loosens rules on political activity for top officials
The Justice Department has relaxed ethics guidelines allowing the attorney general and other senior appointees to participate in political campaigns.
In brief
The Justice Department has relaxed ethics guidelines allowing the attorney general and other senior appointees to participate in political campaigns. The Justice Department relaxed ethics rules allowing senior appointees including the attorney general to speak at rallies and campaign for candidates in their personal…
DOJ relaxes political activity rules
A memo from Assistant Attorney General Jolene Ann Laurie allows Senate-confirmed presidential appointees to speak at rallies, canvass for votes and serve as party delegates in their personal capacities.
Blanche defends his campaign appearances
Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the Republican midterm convention in September and attended a rally for a North Carolina Republican Senate candidate. He said he was not violating any rule or law.
“I am not in any way violating any rule or law”
Shift from Biden-era restrictions
The Biden-era Justice Department prohibited appointees from attending partisan political events even in personal capacities. A two thousand twenty-four memo also told appointees to avoid public appearances in states shortly before elections.
The big picture
The Justice Department relaxed ethics rules allowing senior appointees including the attorney general to speak at rallies and campaign for candidates in their personal capacities.
