Special counsel tells Trump to fire Kellyanne Conway over Hatch Act violations

Special counsel tells Trump to fire Kellyanne Conway over Hatch Act violations

The government’s chief political watchdog said Thursday that White House adviser Kellyanne Conway has “repeatedly” broken the Hatch Act by mixing politics with official government business, and told President Trump to fire her. Special Counsel Henry J. Kerner, who polices federal employees’ politicking, said Mrs. Conway’s “disregard” for the law is palpable and wouldn’t be tolerated in any regular federal employee. But since Mrs. Conway is a presidential appointee at the White House, it’s up to him to discipline her

What was her snarky little answer? " Let me know when the jail time begins."

Everyone in the administration has the same disregard for federal laws.
Its a free for all.

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“Never has OSC had to issue multiple reports to the president concerning Hatch Act violations by the same individual,” he wrote. “OSC respectfully requests that Mrs. Conway be held to the same standards as all other federal employees and, as such, you find removal from federal service to be the appropriate disciplinary action.”

a reply to: Sillyolme

Just curious, but what is your opinion on John Kerry and his clear disregard when speaking with Iran on American policy? You are aware he is not even apart of our government in any capacity?

www.fda.gov...

The Hatch Act The Hatch Act restricts federal employee participation in certain partisan political activities. The political activity restrictions apply during the entire time of an employee’s federal service. Certain rules prohibit both on-duty and off-duty conduct. Partisan political activities are those activities directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group. While most Federal employees are permitted to take an active part in partisan political management and partisan political campaigns, the Hatch Act does prohibit certain participation by all Federal employees. Federal employees may not seek public office in partisan elections, use their official title or authority when engaging in political activity, solicit or receive contributions for partisan political candidates or groups, and engage in political activity while on duty.

a reply to: PurpleFox

Just curious why you dont start a thread about that instead of trolling mine which is not about that?

The subject is Kellyanne Conway and the Hatch Act.

trump defends her...

a reply to: Sillyolme

She should tell him to go F himself.

All of a sudden democrats care about the law the routinely break.

hatchact.uslegal.com...

Penalties Removal is the only penalty authorized for violation of the Hatch Act, under 5 U.S.C.S. § 1505. The Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) has plenary jurisdiction under § 1505 to determine after a hearing whether the violation warrants the removal of the officer or employee from his office or employment. The Board considers whether removal is appropriate on the basis of seriousness of the violation. The Board takes into account all relevant mitigating and aggravating factors, including: (1) the nature of the offense and the extent of the employee’s participation; (2) the employee’s motive and intent; (3) whether the employee received the advice of counsel regarding the activities at issue; (4) whether the employee ceased the activities at issue; (5) the employee’s past employment record; and (6) the political coloring of the employee’s activiti

a reply to: projectvxn

What does this have to do with democrats?
The OSC is a trump appointee.
www.rollcall.com...

White House and White House appointee fight over Kellyanne Conway

A federal special counsel nominated by President Donald Trump is calling for White House counselor Kellyanne Conway to be removed from office for taking overtly political actions while fulfilling her official government duties.

a reply to: Sillyolme

So much for the "Law and Order" president. This administration has little to no regard for the law.

Sarah Sanders’ Hatch Act Violation Finally Comes Back To Bite Her bipartisanreport.com...

Lynne Patton Doesn’t Care If She Violated the Hatch Act Again www.theroot.com...

a reply to: Sillyolme

Democrats raised this stink.

The special counsel is merely responding to it as he should.

She certainly did violate the Hatch act on multiple occasions. She should still tell them to go F themselves.

a reply to: Sillyolme

That guy recommended the same thing two years ago. His recommendation was ignored then, it will be ignored now, and it will be ignored if he makes the recommendation for a third time.

a reply to: Sillyolme

What is your opinion on John Kerry and his clear disregard when speaking with Iran on American policy? You are aware he is not even part of our government in any capacity?

a reply to: Sookiechacha

Well when the boss gets on TV and tells them that its okay to break federal laws if it helps get you elected what do you expect?
They only follow the example set by the head.

Saving this thread for the next time we have a Democrat president and ATS demands their VP be executed because they sneezed at the wrong time.

a reply to: projectvxn

The OSC raised the stink..
You should go and catch up before you play the game.

a reply to: carewemust

How much you wanna bet Kellyanne is gone within the next four weeks?

a reply to: projectvxn

There are people who have not been alive long enough to understand how the world really operates.

Within the next 30 days Democrats will experience firsthand the punishment for being a hateful minority with no power.

a reply to: Sillyolme

this government reminds me of italy in the 80s, when the mafia did run the country.

I bet Henry J. Kerner has been compromised and bought off.

aka Blackmail !!! 😎

a reply to: manuelram16

What about Kellyanne and her smart ass reply about a jail term?
Obviously she knows the only punishment for violating this law is removal from her position.
If you believe Michael Wolfs new book, she and her husband hate trump. She may be looking for a way out of the rabbit hole she's been stuck down for the past couple of years.

a reply to: Sillyolme

"White House adviser Kellyanne Conway has “repeatedly” broken the Hatch Act by mixing politics with official government business, and told President Trump to fire her."

That's rich... If this was an offense to fire someone over, no democrats would be left in office. Man, democrats and their blatant hypocrisy never cease to amaze me. It's put out there hourly for the whole world to see.