“The secretary of state should put partisanship aside when she or he takes office,” Mr. Fried said. In Mr. Trump’s White House, there often seems to be little distinction between government and political events. Official White House websites, financed by the taxpayers, are regularly used for Trump campaign-style videos. The president’s team posted an overtly political “Obamagate” video on the official White House Facebook page attacking former President Barack Obama. A video on the White House YouTube channel showing the president signing orders meant to lower drug prices includes a heroic musical score reminiscent of campaign ads.

Source: New York Times August 24, 2020 23:40 UTC