Government Watchdog Rules: Biden Spokespeople Misused Roles to Influence Elections with Attacks on 'MAGA' Republicans

White House spokespeople Karine Jean-Pierre and Andrew Bates have been found to have violated the Hatch Act by using the term 'MAGA' to describe certain Republicans, according to a government watchdog agency. The Office of Special Counsel stated that their actions were contrary to official guidance on the law, and this violation came after Jean-Pierre had already been warned about using her position to influence elections. The Hatch Act is intended to prevent federal employees from using their offices for political purposes.