Will Obama's Narcissism Trap Him?
Seems like it, as he keeps sticking his nose in where it is not invited - even by the recipient... | This post was LAST UPDATED 03-May-2025
Politicians violated this Act by arriving in El Salvador to “rescue” Abrego Garcia.
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona
Rep. Maxine Dexter of Oregon
Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida and
Rep. Robert Garcia of California
Now we have Obama, acting as if he is still President, wanting to give it a go as well.
Based on the stipulations of the Hatch Act as well as the Logan Act, all of them could be facing charges if the Trump administration so chooses to enforce it.
The Hatch Act is primarily for government-paid employees while the Logan act is for civilians - though all listed above are government-paid employees, we hardly doubt they will stop there if they suddenly find themselves in the private sector.
Hence, they would the be hit with Logan Act as well - if they are more than willing to return to El Salvador as a private citizen.
The Hatch Act of 1939
This Act, also known as "An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities," is a United States federal law that regulates the political activities of civil-service employees in the executive branch of the federal government, except for the current president and current vice president.
It was named for Senator Carl Hatch of New Mexico and became law on August 2, 1939.
The law was most recently amended in 2012.
The Hatch Act restricts certain political activities of government employees to ensure fair hiring practices, prevent coercion in the workplace, and prohibit the use of federal funds for political purposes.
Federal employees are prohibited from using official authority or influence to interfere with an election, soliciting or discouraging political activity of anyone with business before their agency, and engaging in political activity while on duty, in a government office, wearing an official uniform, or using a government vehicle.
In 1993, Congress passed legislation that allowed most federal and D.C. employees to engage in many types of political activity, such as registering and voting as they choose, assisting in voter registration drives, and expressing opinions about candidates and issues.
However, certain restrictions still remain, such as not being candidates for public office in partisan elections if their salary is fully funded by federal grants or loans.
State and local employees are also subject to the Hatch Act if their salary is fully funded, directly or indirectly, by federal funds.
They are prohibited from engaging in partisan political activities, such as candidacy for public office in partisan elections, if their salary is fully funded by federal monies.
Further clarification or legal opinions on permissible and prohibited political activities, federal employees can be obtained by visiting the Hatch Act: Political Activity page of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.
The Logan Act
The Logan Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1799 that criminalizes unauthorized American citizens from negotiating with foreign governments in disputes with the United States.
The law aims to prevent private citizens from undermining the government's diplomatic position.
It was passed following George Logan's unauthorized negotiations with France in 1798 and was signed into law by President John Adams on January 30, 1799.
Under the Logan Act…
Any citizen of the United States who, without authority, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
The Act has been rarely invoked, with only two people being indicted on charges of violating the Act, one in 1802 and the other in 1852.
There have been discussions about its constitutionality and whether it might be unconstitutional under the First Amendment as a restriction on speech - but those discussions fall apart once any action is taken.
You can speak all you want, but actions that go against the President by aiding and abetting a foreign country or its leaders are considered treasonous.
Additionally, there have been instances where the Logan Act has been raised about meetings between former President Donald Trump and foreign leaders, though no prosecutions have been attempted.
That falls apart very quickly as nearly all former Presidents have met with foreign leaders - nice try Dems.
The Logan Act does not require the United States to be in formal conflict or have an "enemy list" with a foreign country; it applies whenever there is a dispute or controversy.
ADDENDUM
Audio recording of the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
2025-05-03 via @CollinRugg, X.com
Audio recording of the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia depicts her begging a judge for a protective order from her abusive husband. Jennifer Vasquez Sura could be heard explaining how she was physically beaten by Abrego Garcia & brainwashed by his family.
“He would just wake up and hit me. And then last Saturday, for my daughter's birthday party, before I went to my daughter's birthday party, he slapped me 3 times.”
“And then last week, I did call the police. My sister called the police because he hit me in front of my sister.”
Just your typical ‘Maryland Man’ according to the left.