An April Fools’ joke from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre appeared to fall flat with the press corps Monday.
“So President Biden is scheduled to announce he is revoking the Hatch Act,” Jean-Pierre said as she started her press conference. “So as a gift to all of you, so now I can actually take all your questions about 2024!”
The joke was met with groans and a few titters out of courtesy, but it is fair to say it did not land particularly well.
“No? I thought you would love that? All right. OK. April Fools, April Fools, April Fools, it is April 1st.”
Enacted in 1939, The Hatch Act is a federal law in the United States that aims to prevent federal employees from engaging in certain political activities to ensure they remain impartial and nonpartisan while carrying out their duties.
This includes activities such as…
