White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Violated Hatch Act, Watchdog Agency Finds

The Office of Special Counsel determined that Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act by using the phrase "mega MAGA Republicans" during press briefings.
The agency did not recommend disciplinary action but warned Jean-Pierre against future violations.
Jean-Pierre and the White House claim she was unaware her comments violated the law.
The Trump administration was previously criticized for frequent Hatch Act violations.
Jean-Pierre has cited the Hatch Act herself to avoid answering politically sensitive questions.