White House spokesperson gives peculiar justification for not ruling out Hunter's connection to cocaine found at White House

White House spokesperson invokes Hatch Act to dodge questions on cocaine.

The saga surrounding the discovery of cocaine at the White House is far from over, and part of the reason is the mishandling of the situation by the White House itself. During a recent press briefing on Air Force One, a reporter asked White House spokesperson Andrew Bates about President Trump's claims regarding the cocaine found at the White House. Bates' response was peculiar, as he cited the Hatch Act as a reason for not providing an answer.

To provide some context, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was found to have violated the Hatch Act by using the term "Mega MAGA Republicans" during a press briefing before the 2022 midterm elections. According to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), using the term "MAGA" is considered campaign speech, as it is associated with Trump's campaign slogan. Since Jean-Pierre is the president's spokesperson and Trump is a candidate again, her use of the term was seen as election interference under the Hatch Act.

The OSC determined that federal employees should not use "MAGA" or "Make America Great Again" while on duty, in the workplace, or when acting in their official capacity, including on social media, email, or government websites. Jean-Pierre initially dismissed the violation, claiming she had received clearance to use the term. However, shortly after, Bates released a memo deliberately using "MAGA," which seemed to defy the OSC's guidance. This act reflected the general arrogance and incompetence of the Biden White House and its staff.

Now, when Bates was questioned about the cocaine found at the White House, he suddenly became cautious, citing the Hatch Act as a reason for not responding. This sudden change in attitude raises eyebrows and adds to the overall mismanagement of the situation by the White House.

The reporter specifically asked Bates about President Trump's claims that the cocaine belonged to either President Biden or his son Hunter, who has admitted to past drug use but maintains that he is currently clean. Bates's response was evasive, as he invoked the Hatch Act and declined to comment. This selective adherence to the rules is concerning, as it suggests that the White House only follows them when it is convenient or when discussing uncomfortable topics.

Bates attempted to divert attention by discussing Trump's economic record compared to Biden's. He mentioned job growth in manufacturing and infrastructure investments, which Biden planned to highlight during a campaign trip to South Carolina. Bates claimed that manufacturing facilities had doubled in just two and a half years under Biden, whereas they only grew by 2% during the previous administration. However, these claims are questionable, as the Trump administration saw unprecedented economic growth and job creation. Biden's policies, on the other hand, have led to inflation, negative economic indicators, and financial struggles for middle and lower-class Americans.

Despite the facts, Biden continues to take credit for job creation, even though most of the jobs are simply returning after the pandemic rather than being new positions. Unfortunately, the press corps tends to cover for Biden and his son Hunter. Some political reporters even dismiss the cocaine incident as mere entertainment, while others suggest that the culprits may never be identified. However, Senator Tom Cotton has called for Congress to be briefed on the presence of illicit drugs in the White House, indicating that there are still unanswered questions surrounding the incident.

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