DOGE SPOX Job Isn’t a Side Hustle

The spokesperson for OPM should refrain from conducting personal business on government property during work hours. Recording fashion influencer videos and promoting sales links from her office raises ethical concerns about the misuse of taxpayer-funded resources for private financial gain. While a certain degree of incidental personal use may be permissible, her activities appear to go beyond what could reasonably be considered appropriate de minimis use. Maintaining a clear separation between professional responsibilities and personal entrepreneurial endeavors is crucial to upholding public trust and avoiding potential violations of government ethics rules. Employees in public service roles have a duty to ensure their conduct does not create conflicts of interest or perceptions of impropriety that could undermine the integrity of their agencies.