A government watchdog agency says White House press secretary Karine-Jean Pierre violated the Hatch Act, a law that bars federal employees from engaging in political activity on the job.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
WASHINGTON — Since taking on the role of White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre has become known for frequently dodging questions by citing the Hatch Act. The law bars civil servants from politicking during their day jobs, and Jean-Pierre uses it to deflect reporters’ questions involving campaigns.
But apparently she wasn’t careful enough. The Office of Special Counsel, a government agency that enforces
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