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Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races
By Hannah Fingerhut And Ali Swenson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 6 min read
High-ranking Senate Democrat Ron Wyden has alleged that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke the law with recent phone calls urging third-party candidates to drop out of two Iowa congressional races.In a complaint to the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel filed Monday, Wyden requested an ...
Key takeaway Office of the Special Counsel filed Monday, Wyden requested an investigation into whether the June calls violated the Hatch Act, a 1939 law that restricts certain political activities by federal employees.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , the allegation that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke the law by urging Libertarian candidates to drop out of Iowa congressional races may seem distant, but its implications resonate locally. As a community that values fair elections and democratic integrity, San Antonians should be concerned about the potential for federal employees to interfere with the electoral process. The Hatch Act, which restricts certain political activities by federal employees, is in place to prevent exactly this kind of behavior. If Kennedy's actions are found to have violated the law, it could set a troubling precedent for future elections, including those in Bexar County. As the midterm elections approach, San Antonio residents should pay close attention to how this investigation unfolds and its potential impact on the integrity of local and national elections. The outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the community's trust in the democratic process.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? High-ranking Senate Democrat Ron Wyden has alleged that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke the law with recent phone calls urging third-party candidates to drop out of two Iowa congressional races.In a complaint to the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel filed Monday, Wyden requested an ...
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