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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

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.

via Daily Mail|

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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

White House Ignores Hatch Act Violation, Continues Using "MAGA"

The White House continues to use the term "MAGA" in official communications despite warnings that staffers who do so are violating the Hatch Act, according to an Axios report. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) warned the Biden administration that using the term "MAGA" in an official capacity violates the Hatch Act, which prevents elected officeholders from using government resources to engage in campaign activities. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act by using the term "Mega MAGA" to attack Republican policies. The White House's excuses were quick to roll out, with Jean-Pierre claiming at the podium they "didn't know" the term was not suitable for official events.

via Fox News|

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