Neera Tanden's tweets seeking political contributions have led to a formal complaint by the Office of Special Counsel, asserting violations of the Hatch Act governing federal employees' political activities.
The Hatch Act strictly prohibits all federal employees from fundraising for political candidates. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger emphasized that there are no exceptions for White House officials.
Despite being warned by the OSC about her violations, Tanden continued to solicit contributions through her personal account with a significant follower base, which raises concerns regarding adherence to federal regulations.
The situation has resulted in a potential disciplinary action against Tanden, which could range from a 30-day suspension without pay to her removal from her post, should the Merit Systems Protection Board act on the complaint.
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