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Ethics watchdog accuses Jen Psaki of Hatch Act violation

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An ethics watchdog organization on Friday filed a complaint against White House press secretary Jen Psaki, accusing her of violating the Hatch Act.
Oct.15 (UPI) — An ethics watchdog organization on Friday filed a complaint against White House press secretary Jen Psaki, accusing her of violating the Hatch Act. In its filing with the Office of Special Counsel, the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics said Psaki violated the act by endorsing the campaign of Terry McAuliffe, who’s seeking to regain his seat as governor of Virginia. The Hatch Act prevents federal government employees from using their office to campaign on others’ behalf. The alleged violation happened during Thursday’s daily press briefing when a reporter asked Psaki about the Virginia election.

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