Overview

• A whistleblower alleges a high-ranking AFGE Local476 official breached HUD’s television system in February, playing an AI-generated clip of President Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet ending with “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”
• The hack reportedly occurred during taxpayer-funded “official time” allotted for AFGE Local476 union activities at HUD headquarters.
• AFGE Local476 President Dr. Ashaki Robinson denied any role in the video’s production or dissemination, calling the allegations baseless.
• HUD officials say they will consider rule changes to limit non-representational union activities during work hours in response to the incident.
• Senator Joni Ernst has demanded congressional action to end taxpayer-funded union time and raised concerns over potential Hatch Act breaches tied to the hack.