Neera Tanden Accused of Hatch Act Violation

Neera Tanden, a senior advisor in the Biden administration, has been accused by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) of violating the Hatch Act by soliciting donations for Democratic candidates through her X account. The OSC claims that Tanden made unlawful solicitations even after being warned about prior violations, continuing to promote fundraising for several candidates, including Sen. Bob Casey and others. The agency is seeking disciplinary action, which could include removal or fines, and has referred the case to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) following a change in enforcement policy. Tanden's actions reportedly included reposts that solicited funds for campaigns, despite her removal of some posts after being notified of the violations. The White House has stated it takes compliance seriously and is reviewing the OSC's findings. Tanden's potential exit from federal service by January 2025 may not exempt her from discipline related to these allegations.