Posted on Apr 30, 2016
When are military uniforms allowed at political rallies? I took this picture off my TV today at a Trump town hall meeting.
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Yeah, he's definitely wrong but...Maybe he's hoping for a Cabinet position?
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That wasn't a rally...... That was a candidate interview / town meeting on...I think it was MSNBC or CNN.
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That officer should know better. Looks like a major too. And feel used for being a stage prop.
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Ever since Obama EXPRESSELY allowed military people to wear their uniforms in a Gay Pride parade in San Diego, after lifting the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" restrictions, I believe this regulation is going to be harder to enforce
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He may have gotten permission. That's the only way I think this is okay. Otherwise, he's in a lot of trouble.
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Guidelines laid out in the federal Hatch Act specifically prohibit uniformed members of the military from making political speeches or taking official roles on political campaigns. Members of the military are permitted to attend political rallies, but must not be wearing their uniform while in attendance.
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Seems legit. I mean it's at a Trump rally. He's the next president, there must be some exception to hear such a great speaker? Right guys?
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Absolutely forbidden. Here's some simple guidelines and a link to the DODI. http://archive.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51612
Defense.gov News Article: Rules for Political Activities Apply to Troops, Civilian Employees
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2008 With the national election less than two weeks away, Defense Department officials are stressing to troops and civilian employees that federal law and DoD directives limit their involvement in certain political activities.
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