It appears to be one of several instances where Trump appointees are using government resources to attack Democrats and promote a political message during the funding standoff in Washington. It told recipients that creating an out-of-office message was “required” for those who wouldn’t be working during the shutdown. I will reply once government operations resume.”Ethics experts have raised concerns this week about all the political messaging coming from agency leaders regarding the shutdown. Executive branch employees are also required to follow ethics guidelines that include acting “impartially” in the course of their duties. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementPolitico reported that Weir had “little apparent government or health policy experience” when Trump installed her at HHS shortly after his inauguration.

Source: Huffington Post October 01, 2025 20:41 UTC