As with the private sector, it depends on the workplace. The DC area is a pretty political/cutthroat environment to begin with. However, it is uncommon for poli

As with the private sector, it depends on the workplace. The DC area is a pretty political/cutthroat environment to begin with. However, it is uncommon for political battles or false accusations to land you in jail (although definitely a higher possibility than the private sector). It is far more common/likely for political battles/false accusations to lead to you losing your security clearance (and by proxy, your livelihood/future employment prospects).