Psaki Under Federal Investigation Soon?

For those who missed it, Jen Psaki is reportedly heading to MSNBC…

Perhaps this explains her recent breakdown over the parental rights bill: she is likely trying to put on a show for her future audience.

The most recent reports indicate that a watchdog group wants a federal investigation launched into Psaki’s plans to pursue a private sector career at MSNBC.

Protect the Public’s Trust claims that Psaki has violated the code of ethics by using her public sector job to disparage competing news networks, such as Fox, while pursuing a role at MSNBC.

Could a federal investigation be coming her way soon? Take a look:

https://twitter.com/RobertRuch8/status/1516777904016748546

Psaki, WH Press Sec, will soon leave gov service to join MSNBC as a pundit. Federal law requires officials to recuse themselves from any particular matters involving prospective future employers.https://t.co/R3RQy3Xx5q

— Tumbling Mirth (@KgMirth) April 20, 2022

Just The News reports:

The group said that despite the reporting and recusal requirements for federal employees while negotiations for outside employment, as well as Psaki’s own statements regarding those obligations, she “does not appear to have altered her behavior with respect to either her prospective employer or its competitors.”

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https://twitter.com/bonchieredstate/status/1514933943035912197

More than a few outlets say that Jen Psaki should have resigned weeks ago due to the clear conflict of interest of her joining MSNBC while still serving as press secretary. But she continues to openly flaunt this conflict while making baseless claims. https://t.co/NpcBnkLTad

— Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) April 16, 2022

The Daily Wire explains:

The status of Fox News as a competitor to MSNBC and CNN complicates matters, according to the group, since Psaki has sought “non-federal employment” at both of the left-leaning networks.

“Accordingly, Ms. Psaki’s statements regarding Fox News may be regarded as the use of her official positions for the private gain of Fox News’ competitors, such as MSNBC, with whom she is affiliated in her nongovernmental capacity,” the letter states.