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Office of Special Counsel: Conway Violated the Hatch Act

Federal agency recommends Kellyanne Conway be fired from White House

WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog agency is recommending that White House counselor Kellyanne Conway be fired for repeatedly violating a law that limits certain political activities of federal employees.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel says Conway has become a “repeat offender” of the Hatch Act by disparaging Democratic presidential candidates while speaking in her official capacity during television interviews and on social media.

A White House spokesman calls the Office of Special Counsel’s actions “deeply flawed.”

Office of Special Counsel Formally Requests Kellyanne Be Relieved of Her Duties

The Office of Special Counsel has had issues with White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway for months, and now they are formally requesting her removal from federal service. In a letter released on Thursday, the OSC explains that not only has Conway violated the Hatch Act by disparaging Democratic candidates in TV interviews, but she's also mocked the law itself.

The OSC wants President Trump to take her "defiant attitude" and "pattern of misconduct" into account and dismiss her.