Key Points
The Hatch Act, which imposes restrictions on political activities for government workers, has come under scrutiny once again as the US Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) declared on Tuesday that White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the act by using the term "mega MAGA" during a briefing..
The OSC revealed that not only Jean-Pierre but also President Joe Biden's former chief of staff, Ron Klain, and former press secretary, Jen Psaki, violated the Hatch Act in recent years..
The Office of Special Counsel, distinct from the Justice Department's special counsel investigation led by Jack Smith, is a government body responsible for enforcing various rules, including the Hatch Act..
While high-profile cases like Jean-Pierre's and Comey's attract significant attention, the Hatch Act primarily serves as a routine boundary for rank-and-file government employees..
The Hatch Act restricts the political activity of individuals principally employed by state, District of Columbia, or local executive agencies and who work in connection with programs financed in whole or in part by federal loans or grants...
