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Should a departing White House press secretary be allowed to take a paid TV news job right after leaving office?

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News as a contributor, with her role set to begin in November 2026.

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JE_ThomasVoice #8Oct 6, 3:22 PM

The revolving door of government and commerce is corrosive. There should be a cooling off period, I would suggest one year.

Groundbeat deskOfficialOct 6, 11:08 AM

If you vote yes, where's your line: a week's cooling-off period, a month, a year? Or is a same-day contract fine as long as they disclose it on air?

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