# Social Security Email Praising Trump Days Before Midterm Under Scrutiny

> Social Security Administration sends email praising Trump days before midterms, sparking Hatch Act concerns.
- Title: Social Security Email Praising Trump Days Before Midterm…
- Summary: Social Security Administration sends email praising Trump days before midterms, sparking Hatch Act concerns. Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano…
- Keywords: social security administration, frank bisignano, president donald trump, midterm elections, hatch act, federal employees, political activity, Social, Security, Email, Praising, Trump
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/social-security-email-praising-trump-days-before-midterm-under-scrutiny-12652378
- Published: 2026-11-02T21:22:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: social security administration, frank bisignano, president donald trump, midterm elections, hatch act, federal employees, political activity
## Social Security Email Praising Trump
Social Security Administration sent email praising President Trump days before midterms.

> Under President Donald J. Trump, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is transforming into a model of excellence
## Email Content Details
Email described SSA as transforming into a model of excellence under Trump with fast, accurate, and secure service.

> Under President Donald J. Trump, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is transforming into a model of excellence, one that meets and exceeds customer expectations for fast, accurate, and secure service
## Hatch Act Concerns
Legal experts question if email violates Hatch Act restrictions on political activity by federal employees.

> They're doing it just before the election to persuade people that President Trump is doing a good job
## Bisignano's Dual Role
Bisignano serves as SSA commissioner and chief executive of the IRS.

> Bisignano is simultaneously serving as SSA commissioner and chief executive of the IRS
## IRS Email Also Praised Trump
IRS sent email praising Trump's tax policies with disclaimer it's for informational purposes only.

> Last year, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Working Families Tax Cuts, landmark legislation that ushered in a new era of tax relief
## Previous Congressional Criticism
Democratic senators previously criticized SSA for sending Trump-praising emails in July.

> This was an unusual communication that served no legitimate purpose: rather than receiving necessary information about benefits
## What Happens Next
Potential Hatch Act complaint or investigation could follow the email controversy.

> Violations of the Hatch Act can carry a range of disciplinary consequences from a reprimand
## Key takeaway

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano sent email praising Trump's administration just before midterms, raising Hatch Act compliance questions.