R. Žemaitaitis is under investigation for allegedly breaching the Politicians' Code of Conduct after he made comments to the media asserting that Prime Minister I. Šimonytė had placed her former advisors into various government roles. He specifically mentioned hiring practices within the State Food and Veterinary Service, Ekoagros, and city harnesses. His assertions point to a potential misuse of political influence in administrative appointments.

In response to these claims, Prime Minister I. Šimonytė denied any knowledge of her former political appointees being employed in the mentioned organizations during her tenure as Prime Minister. I. Šimonytė firmly stated that she had not been involved in any of these hiring decisions and aimed to clarify the situation due to the serious nature of the allegations being levied against her.

Following the unfolding of these events, it was reported that Žemaitaitis acknowledged a mistake in his allegations against Šimonytė. This acknowledgment adds a layer of complexity to the issue, potentially impacting public perceptions and political dynamics within Lithuania as accusations of unethical behavior in politics are under increased scrutiny.