The White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was investigated but no reprimand was recommended by the Office of Special Counsel.
with the Office of Special Counsel in November that led to the investigation. In its letter to the organization, Galindo-Marrone said it decided to close the investigation into Jean-Pierre without further action.
“We have advised Ms. Jean‐Pierre that should she again engage in prohibited political activity, OSC would consider it a knowing and willful violation of the law that could result in OSC pursuing disciplinary action,” the agency wrote. Despite the recommendation, Michael Chamberlain, director of Protect the Public’s Trust, slammed the use of “polarizing messages and demeaning slogans” against political opponents.
“We are glad that there remains some interest in investigating misconduct within the highest levels of government. Officials are supposed to exercise their authority for the benefit of all Americans, not act as an arm of a political party,” Chamberlain said in a statement.The phrase “Make America Great Again” and the shortened “MAGA” that former president Donald Trump popularized are regularly used by Republicans and Democrats alike.
A representative for the Office of Special Counsel declined to comment Monday, adding that it is the office’s practice not to publicly release Hatch Act warning letters.
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