Government watchdog finds White House press secretary violated Hatch Act with 'mega MAGA Republicans' remarks

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act by referring to "mega MAGA Republicans" in the run-up to the 2022 midterms, according to a government watchdog agency. The conservative watchdog group Protect the Public's Trust filed a Hatch Act complaint against Jean-Pierre in November, calling her remarks "an inappropriate attempt to influence the vote." Despite finding her in violation of the law, the Office of Special Counsel decided not to pursue disciplinary action and instead issued Jean-Pierre a warning letter.