A government watchdog group announced that it filed a complaint against White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre alleging that she violated the Hatch Act—a federal law that limits the political activities of federal employees—over remarks she made about “mega MAGA Republican” officials.
On Nov. 3, Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT)—a group that seeks to ensure government officials abide by the rules, including by informing the American public about “the self-dealing and conflicts of interest, and the improper and illegal behavior of senior officials across the government”—filed a complaint (pdf) with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) over Jean-Pierre’s remarks at a press conference on Nov. 2.
