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.