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Re:A DOGE staffer appears to be posting DOGE work on his pub... by JumpCrisscross on Saturday March 01, 2025 @11:16AM (#43220759)
> it’s pretty hard to show an employee is not acting in an official duty

Not if they’re violating a court order without executive privilege.

Wick officially works for the USDS and CFPB. If Bessent and Trump haven’t given a clear order to violate the law, his actions cease to be on behalf of the United States but instead enacted in his personal capacity. Similar to a park ranger walking into a military base and trying to run off with some kit.

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Re:A DOGE staffer appears to be posting DOGE work on his pub... by grandempire on Saturday March 01, 2025 @02:14PM (#43222595)
Interesting theory, lets check back next year.
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Re:A DOGE staffer appears to be posting DOGE work on his pub... by JumpCrisscross on Saturday March 01, 2025 @02:43PM (#43222891)
Nothing happens until after 2026.
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