WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal watchdog agency on Monday reported that one of President Donald Trump’s economic advisers repeatedly violated the law during the campaign season with his criticisms of Joe Biden, now the president-elect.The Hatch Act prevents federal employees from engaging in political work while performing their official duties.
The agency charged with enforcing the act said that Peter Navarro, director of the White House Office for Trade and Manufacturing Policy, used his position to influence the 2020 presidential election through his statements in television interviews and on social media.RELATED: US fully restores protections for DACA applicants“His comments were directed at undermining Mr.