#shorts On 6/13/2023, a reporter asked Karine Jean-Pierre, “I wonder, do you believe that you violated the Hatch Act with those comments about MAGA Republicans?

KJP: So, what I can say is: At the time, I was given the sign-off — right? — to use that terminology. And — and I said this just moments ago: The letter that we received was from last week. We received that letter for something that I said months ago, so it was retroactive, if you will. I’m just not going to get into giving my opinion or thoughts.

Reporter: It’s a term that you, but also the White House press shop has used a lot in — in paper statements and everything else. So is — are you guys going to continue to use that terminology going forward?

KJP: So, look, I’m not going to get ahead of what the outcome of this might be. They’re — the White House Counsel certainly is reviewing the opinion … As you stated, we have used this term many times before. It’s nothing new in the context. And the way we use it is in the context of talking about their policies and in talking about their values.

other clips of this published longer video is here: https://youtu.be/wY0dpQTkEtA
Karine Jean-Pierre Says She Was “Given The Sign-Off” On Comments In Violation Of Hatch Act