The former director of the Office of Government Ethics filed a complaint with a federal watchdog over White House counselor Kellyanne Conway’s comments on the Alabama Senate race, saying Conway could have violated a law that forbids federal employees from using their positions for political purposes.
“I have filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which investigates Hatch Act violations,” Walter Shaub tweeted Wednesday.
I have filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which investigates Hatch Act violations. https://t.co/Mrm8al9nZz
— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) November 22, 2017
The Hatch Act “prohibits federal employees from using their official authority or influence to affect the outcome of an election.”
His complaint comes after Conway earlier this week blasted Alabama Democratic Senate candidate Doug Jones.
“Doug Jones in Alabama, folks, don’t be fooled. He will be a vote against tax cuts. He is weak on crime, weak on borders. He is strong on raising your taxes. He is terrible for property owners,” Conway said on “Fox & Friends.”
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Ex-White House ethics chief files complaint accusing Conway of breaking law https://t.co/UzhQxysbOF pic.twitter.com/Tzh8XVf7HB
— The Hill (@thehill) November 22, 2017
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