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Energy Secretary Wright is campaigning with Ken Paxton today in Texas. A reminder that government officials partaking in campaign events should not be normal.

Energy Secretary Wright is campaigning with Ken Paxton today in Texas. A reminder that government officials partaking in campaign events should not be normal.

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Energy Secretary Wright is campaigning with Ken Paxton today in Texas. A reminder that government officials partaking in campaign events should not be normal.
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Gideon @aslangk.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 01:45
Wow. He’s awkward as hell and more nasal sounding than I thought.
Hatch Act violation
@chipcroft.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 20:01
Wright is against wind and solar energy and a promoter of fossil fuels! Keeping us in the dark ages.
US media and republicans have normalized everything up to and including treason.
@luvmattsnats.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 14:16
PAXTON BELONGS IN JAIL NOT IN CONGRESS
@boomer1953.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 13:24
Does Paxton even have a chance?
“Should not be normal” is a nice way of saying ILLEGAL
@orchidlover.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 13:03
The Hatch Act. Anybody in the current Administration actually follow laws????
Why is it against the law to spend hundreds of millions on political ads funded with taxpayer money, but ok to spend hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to fly political operatives around the country?
There's a whole Congress sitting in that big old stadium sized room willing to scream "LIE!"
People should be able to tell the difference after 2 years.
It's too late for them and they know it.
@shopgirl2694.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 09:21
They are terrified they are going to lose texas.
@beetsalad.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 09:06
Is it not a violation of the hatch act ?
@legaljustice.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 09:05
and isn't that against the law?
Should be illegal
There's lots of work to do.
Get back to work, if you have the energy for it.
What an electric personality. And by electric, I mean whatever the opposite of that would be.
@dirkelee.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 04:17
🤬
local San Antonio media is reporting paxton visited a polling place yesterday in an area which usually votes red-that is a violation
I'm pretty sure the Hatch Act prohibits this
@anakhari.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 02:28
Public officials should almost by definition be apolitical, since they are expected to serve EVERYONE EQUALLY.

IMHO, this is a serious ethics violation.
@icecreamrocksss.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 01:38
Geez, more criminal activity from this government. Must be a day that ends in “y”
@jbshakerman.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 01:01
It isn’t normal for Cabinet Secretaries to campaign for candidates. It isn’t even legal. But we aren’t living in legal or normal times.
Lazy Eye Pedo Protector ...
"should not be normal."? It's illegal!
Either repeal the Hatch Act or enforce it ffs.
If they work for Trump we already know they’re losers and criminals
Bruce @rbw523.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 23:03
Hey, like birds of a feather, fascists stick together!
The sweaty desperation can be smelled from the podium.
@chloecatvt.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 21:52
They literally don’t have anyone else. Kid Rock and Ted Nugent are already deployed.
Doremus J @csp001.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 21:51
There are literally laws against this shit.
@m4a1960.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 21:29
We have pure corruption we never seen before in front of our eyes how many citizens of the USA going to be involved in this authoritarian fascist rule or we going to say enough of this shit its gone on long enough !"
We live in the stupidest of times.
@marylouisepauline.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 19:49
I want Congress to connect the hatcheck on all the people from Trump‘s administration who were involved in campaigning for Republicans!
@redoakhandle.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 19:47
From Google AI: No, it is not strictly illegal for a cabinet member to campaign for a senator, as long as they follow strict rules under the Hatch Act
@redoakhandle.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 19:48
Also fuck Paxton and all of the pedophile protectors.
@kstrand.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 19:25
It's not legal either.
What’s the Hatch Act?
@charlie859.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 18:52
Fascist Trump Regime rep.

Vote these FASCISTS OUT OF OFFICE
Normal?
I thought it was illegal.
At least it was before trump.
@trnrz @trnrz.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 18:16
Hatch Act much?
Sherrerd @duerpress.com · 20/10/2026 18:09
Their Articles of Impeachment should include their violations of the Hatch Act.
@pcrritesgood.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:53
Once again we should consider making violating the Hatch Act a capital offense.
Eileen @ejfrompa.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:52
Loser alert 👿👿👿👿
One of the big reforms needed once the Dems take control is how to enforce the Hatch act. It needs to be signed into law that violation results in a felony or some sort of criminal charge.
@zazadem.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:39
Hatch Act issue? Not that this administration gives a flying fig about aby laws.
@hoseyg62.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:38
HATCH ACT violation..

Impeach this MAGATARD asshole!
@johangrills.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:36
Arrest him. It's not legal to do that.
Not normal? It’s actually illegal .
If these Republicans were NOT breaking OUR LAWS & RULES

they would be REMOVED from the Republican CORRUPTION Party!
Nothing in this administration is normal
When I was in gov it was illegal to do that.
@vickilynnc.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:25
And as a federal employee, Hatch Act training is mandatory, tomorrow!
How is this not a violation of the law?
Hatch it.
Waiting for Blanche to give Paxton his full endorsement
IIRC, it's illegal as it breaks the Hatch amendment. I'm sure Todd Blanche is keeping a long list of these transgressions and will prosecute these criminals.

Boy, are they in for a *SURPRISE*!
@turey01.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:14
They think they can do whatever they want, even if its illegal.
HelenKP @htkdem.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:11
who's paying for these trips? Tax payers?
@sfbob.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:09
They are desperate and laws do not apply to any part of this regime that hundreds, if not thousands, of cases have shown!
🦋🔵🦋🔵🦋🔵🦋🔵🦋🔵🦋

#JUSTVOTE

#BLUES
@jiggsy.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:06
🤔 I guess that the Hatch act doesn’t apply any longer
@larryg49.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:00
It’s fucking wrong! Shalom
Wrong!
ALT: Wrong!
Not normal. Against the law. Another Hatch Act violation goes unpunished.
D
Dave @oxcub311.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:51
How is it legal?
All GOP roads lead to RUSSIA RUSSIA RUSSIA.
Or legal.
John Ryan @johnrya.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:45
Another Hatch Act Violation by this Trump Administration!
it has the appeal of a bowl of cold cream of wheat
Correct. Not in any corrupt government that is
Is normal for a liar violent racist fascist mentally ill rapist subverter protector of pedophiles to be the US president?
Deepend @deebot375.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:38
Aside from the fact that there are specific laws at the State & Federal level prohibiting cabinet members or any other civil servants from doing this while employed as such. This indicates to me that the entire GOP has no regard for the rule of law and has become the party of lawlessness!
Campaigning on their record of corruption and treason??

“They” have no actual accomplishments if you don’t count graft, war, stress and duress..
Violating the Hatch Act.
@phoenixjag.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:26
They do not give a damn about laws for ethics. An nobody does a thing about it
Darr247 @darr247.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:23
Isn't that, in fact, a violation of the Hatch Act?
Nothing but a gang of lawless goons running our government.
None of my reasons for being an independent from 20 + years ago aplly now, when I felt I could vote for the best candidate local, state or federal regardless of party.
The era of having all living FPOTUS unite is gone.
Paxton & all the MAGA candidates in every state are MAGA corrupt or evil too.
shep @shepherdone.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:21
They're waging civil war, not normal.
Those third eye open people who mind control the rest of us with telepathic magic. How interesting.

Who are the voices in people’s heads? The other humans on this planet who mind control the rest of us, that’s who.

Look at your friends deep in the eyes. They’re “bad actors.”
Government officials work for the PUBLIC—not a political campaign for PEDOs! This should alarm everyone. Where's the FKING outrage?! 🤬🤷

Americans tax dollars shouldn’t subsidize political campaigning. It shouldn't be normalized, but cheating is their method.🤬

Vote blue across the board! 🧢🌊✊🇨🇦
Dee @dianewpb.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:10
Desperate -
@mmothnadine.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:10
🤔 With great reach comes great power and with great power comes responsibility and when one misuses or abuses it to personally gain + profit- that act should be deemed a crime punishable by fines + imprisonment.
Paxton's big endorsement is a Cabinet secretary nobody could pick out of a lineup. Nothing says frontrunner like borrowing a stranger with a lanyard.
@twitterkwitter.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:09
The Hatch Act, something else SCOTUS will probably ignore. If you can destroy voting rights snd invent Presidential immunity, campaigning by government officials is hardly going to bother you…
Damn the Hatch Act with this administration
And is, in fact, illegal.
@citizenstephen.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:08
It's illegal, in fact.
@citizenstephen.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:09
@quitman.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:07
Ken’s den of iniquity!
“Texas weather normally sucks that’s why I’m always taking trips. “
I wonder if he's going to start talking about men's asses too?
Or is it enough to be one, DOE so wrong Wright???
@ln44.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:04
Unlawful too
Absolutely no regard for any law at all.
Maybe Energy Secretary Wright will explain $5.++ ⛽️
An $7.++ for 🛢
🤬
Who's paying for trump to run around the country?
@piacevolethom.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:58
Amazing how someone with a reputation for corruption has the gall to stand in front of the public.
Can we F put some GD ENFORCEMENT behind the Hatch Act once we get control???? (I know not the most urgent but... 🤬)
204 UN @204uni.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:54
Will #HornyKen 's mistress speak?
"Taxpayers are paying me to participate in this partisan bullshit"
It's illegal
bellatv @bellatv55.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:51
the thunderous applause says it all
Among the many other laws we have found need modifications recently, the Hatch Act needs some serious penalties added.
khwalz @khwalz.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:49
Participating.
It's hilarious to come here while energy prices are through the ROOF in Texas & our grid is literally in the shitcan but somehow also able to help run data centers & Elon's fever dream projects. But OK
Are people still talking about ‘normal’, that’s real centrist Democrat shit.
And are illegal.
@vae12.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:43
who tf even knows who that guy is
Texas Vote Talarico
It’s not legal, which of course doesn’t matter.
I voted straight Blue yesterday. It was a vote against this fascist regime from top to bottom.

I’m happy and proud to have done it. I would have crawled on my hands and knees if that was necessary. 🔥🔥🔥
Gumbo @happygumbo.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:42
They did it before without any repercussions so they keep doing it
Neither is a President tearing down the White House after making a car lot of the people's property.
@jonathanmlewis.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:40
Kenny: "Ain't it funny? I fucked around on my wife and took trips with my mistress on the taxpayers' dime! And I'm still in the running for Texas senator...... ain't it funny? After all the pedophiles and molesters I let get over?"
You misspelled "illegal"
Reuel @reuelz.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:40
Meanwhile, the "Strategic" Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level since it started in 1982. Wright is wrong, as is the whole clown cabinet.
@joemamatee.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:39
I think these out of touch buffoons will only help Democrats
Except for the President and VP, all federal civilian executive branch employees are covered by the Hatch Act, including employees of the USPS. Even part-time employees are covered by the Act, and all employees continue to be covered while on leave, sick leave, leave without pay, or furlough.
Penalties for violating the federal Hatch Act enforced by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and the Merit Systems Protection Board range from formal reprimands to removal from federal service.
@wasthatwrong76.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:37
Ok, but feel the raw sexual vibe!
Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:35
Shaking, frightened little bitches, KNOW exactly what republikkkan Cult Nazis are up to. Shower a turd with cheddar it’s STILL a F’n TURD.
TEXAS? Are you wanting more punishment? WTF? Stop buying This SEX PEST PAXTON more HOUSES & Cruises.
Michael Jordan: Stop It. Get Some Help.
ALT: Michael Jordan: Stop It. Get Some Help.
Quite Normal
for the corrupt mafiaso junta we need to impede til late Jan2029
Talarico should crash one of his campaigns seeing as Paxton wont debate him & then confront him in person & demand answers!!!
@blingston.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:34
This isn't a you thing, but a Dem thing - what's the penalty for this? It feels like we're doing a lot of pearl clutching about things being illegal or just wrong, but the people with the power to (eventually) do something about it aren't even talking about it.
It is illegal. This video will be used in the impeachment hearings starting in January.
Nothing’s even remotely normal
anymore.
The Secretary of Energy in every Democratic Administration has also made similar campaign appearances.

The tradition has been that the Secretaries of State and Defense have avoided such appearances, but that has changed in recent years.
If not illegal, it feels like it should be.
I think the energy secretary is the LAST person I'd want to campaign for me, other than Trump. What's he gonna say? THE COST OF FUEL HAS DOUBLED????
@lawrencekik.bsky.social · 21/10/2026 14:52
One thing he says is that the AVERAGE price of gas was higher under Biden. Emphasis is mine. Not sure if this is still true but that is beside the point. While there was a terrible price spike Biden got it under control and the trend was down to under $3 when Trump took over and went to war.
@greggariouslyyours.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:31
This is fucking sickening !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@loubumb2013.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:31
They do not think the laws apply to themselves and they don’t care about the optics either…. They’ll do anything to win 🤬
@skitridog.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:31
NORMALIZING THIS. effen INSANE AND SHOULD END.. MEDIA YOU LISTENING.
Paul @petshots.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:30
Hatch Act.
It sure seems to me that ken paxton doesn't even want this job he is running for.
Like all Republicans, Energy Secretary Wright is panicking, well aware that retribution is not far away.
This is a crime actually.
Wise choice, the energy secretary during highest energy prices ever….. 😆
@kikime2.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:27
But, like so many of our government "ethics" laws, the Hatch Act actually has no enforcement provisions. We need to fix that.
As a former federal government employee, I can tell you that yes this campaigning is illegal.

This is covered under the hatch act. I couldn’t go donate $50 to a candidate without informing my superiors, much less go out & campaign for them.

Hold Energy Secretary Wright in violation.
Funk Dr @funkdr.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:43
As another person said, it’s not illegal if he is not using his official role and title, and this is a line both parties flirt with. It’s why the event called him “Hon.” Chris Wright instead of Sec. Paxton introduced him as Sec which is a no-no, but really the content of the speech is what matters
Actually, he can do so on personal time and not using his official title
@carolskorner.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:03
I remember when the GOP were accusing of Al Gore of Hatch Act violations, bcuz he was calling donors from his home. (vice-president's house at Naval Observatory)
@carolskorner.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 17:03
I remember when the GOP were accusing of Al Gore of Hatch Act violations, bcuz he was calling donors from his home. (vice-president's house at Naval Observatory)
@timewaster42.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:55
The problem is that the Hatch Act is just an act: you are supposed to be disciplined by your superiors, not by judges.
With this admin, fat chance.
When I worked for a federal judge I was told I couldn't sign parking lot petitions.
Should not be allowed bc it means they’re not doing their job
MJM @sfmjm.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:27
That skeezy, creepy, criminal has the likability of a pile of crap with flies buzzing around it.
It’s illegal. Another crime for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate
@cheyenne50.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:26
Gee, isn't there something called the Hatch Act? I'm sick of these people who think they are above the law.
@lupogato.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:25
Hatch Act? Traitors don't need no stinkin Hatch Act.
That ugly bastard
@bm1977.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:24
Openly flouting the law is a feature of the corrupt Trump Regime
And the Possum Act by Dems.
What a disgrace not to waylay DOJ, but no…
The Satanist have took the Stage in Houston!Vote all these creepy old men Out! Then get rid of the Energy Secretary! They’re All Traitors to America!
One big pile of shit right there
Something something hatch act
@jillibrown.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:23
Paxton has the charisma of a sweaty sock. Wright isnt much better.
@fetchinketch555.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:23
Everyone works for Mobster Trump!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬
So which of Paxton's 5 houses did he stay at last night? Criminals of a feather flock together.
Yet here we are.
Very little that the Republicans do really is above board!
Mcnutt @ginny1956.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:22
😒
One moronic criminal campaigns for another moronic criminal, how is anyone shocked or surprised, by this regime of corrupt politicians?
Snake Oil Salesman selling toxic poisons to whoever is stupid enough to buy.
@knullist.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:19
breaking every rule doesn't seem to be the winning strategy
@northernrainforest.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:18
The party of law and order.
Chris Wright?

Seems like an odd choice
@catlady49ers.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:17
The party of Christian family values. 😳
So a President can't help a Senatorial candidate get elected by speaking at a rally? Or a Senator rallying for another Senator or Governor?

I don't think so.
Giving farmers $8B before the midterms is a reprehensible bribe
#EPSTEINFILES
#Jan6 we shall never 👎 forget
#IranWAR failure
@geo1860.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:16
Paxton, after seeing his new neighbor's wife
There is NOTHING normal whatsoever about this administration. It's one continuous illegal, morally bankrupt, corrupt, clownish s**t-show - 24/7/365.
Hatch Act?
Isn’t it illegal? That would definitely make it not normal
Can someone please make sure that the taxpayers didn't pay for Wright's trip?

Congress, if you're paying attention, can we PLEASE put some teeth in the HATCH ACT or just admit defeat and get rid of it? A law without consequences only breeds contempt for all laws.
@hopelaughlove.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:14
Nothing is normal in our corrupt USA Gov. The $64M question- What are congress in DC gonna do about the Dictator in Chief only in charge?
@baconspecial.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:13
Those laws apply to people opposing the trump rule of law.

US AG violating the Act in full view.
@topbird01.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:13
I believe it’s illegal…just like everything this administration does.
If this were Democrats doing this Republicans heads would be exploding
Charisma.
What about trillionaire Afrikaners?
Tonezib @tonezib.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:11
Try and catch last night's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
A lil piece on that fool ⬆️ and great interview with David Corn. Russia, Russia, Russia.
This is a race that should be watched closely on election day. Elon and the Trump regime are invested in it to a scary degree.
To put a finer point on it, government officials partaking in campaign events is not legal.
Doesn’t Texas want its energy to be independent of the US? Isn’t that the purpose of their constantly failing ERCOT grid?
Anu @nofirstorder.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:09
The Hatch act is basically just a decorative suggestion in a picture frame at this point.😐
@mep2823.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:44
Trump took it down and it is landfill at his new golf course in D.C.
PMG @pmginmyhead.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:09
A lot of corrupt heads on this snake.
DTwyman @dtwyman.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:08
Screaming Hatch Act into the void!
Impropriety aside, is having the energy secretary try to whip the crowd into a frenzy the best they can do?
NoSabo @vcla85.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:08
The USAG is also running around promoting GOP candidates.
It's fine. It's not controversial when republicans do it. The US media will stay silent.

The US media WILL go after Democrats for things they never said though.
Corrupt traitors supporting traitor Trump
@cpgetch.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:08
No it is Not!! I violate the hatch act!! 
Republicans are criminals. That’s what Trump has turned them into.
The man's charisma leaves a lot to be desired
Anu @nofirstorder.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:13
Isko dekh ke lagta hai charisma word dictionary se delete hi kar dena chahiye.
Hatch Act violation. Government officials engaged in partisan politics on the taxpayer dime. Impeach.
Why the hell is a Cabinet secretary out campaigning for a Senate candidate? There’s supposed to be a line between doing the public’s business and helping your political buddies win elections. If official resources are involved, somebody needs to start asking serious questions.
@jdesch62.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 22:36
There are no lines anymore.
Keith @keithdev.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 16:13
Who's going to investigate, Todd Blanche?
Forgetaboutit.
@mep2823.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:46
WRONG, not Wright, is such a blatant liar that his drivel can't be taken seriously
MJM @sfmjm.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:28
I guarantee he got there on our dime.
Are taxpayers paying for this?
One way or another, yes.
L @lhope416.bsky.social · 20/10/2026 15:07
Voted against this douche canoe yesterday. 🫡
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