Discussion»Questions»Current Events and News» Are repeated and deliberate violations of the 1967 anti-nepotism law (nicknamed the "Bobby Kennedy Law" an impeachable offense?
Probably. In concert with the many other “questionable“ actions of the current POTUS, like ongoing violations of the Emoluments clause, one could at least argue a case for impeachment. But regardless of any evidence, getting it through the lame and ridiculous Congress is another matter...
Impeachment or no, I will argue here that Trump’s unfitness for office is obvious beyond doubt. The majority of our elected officials lack the fortitude to challenge it publicly.
No. The only punishment listed by the law is the relative must return any moneys paid....they are not being paid. President Trump is not keeping his pay. He regularly donates to different departments of the gov.
That's not what it says. RFK wasn't being paid either. "a public official may not appoint, employ, promote or advance" a relative in an agency "in which he us serving or over which he exercises jurisdictional control". It was used as a basis against Rosalynn Carter and Marilyn Quayle from serving (unpaid) on Commissions, and there were rumbles when it was suspected that Hillary would get a Federal post in Bill's administration (she didn't). Trump obviously believes himself to be above the rule of law. Which straw will break the camel's back?
Don Barzini 