Biden announces Karin Jean-Pierre as new White House press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during a press briefing at the White House in February. President Biden announced today that Jean-Pierre, who has been deputy Whit House press secretary, will replace Press Secretary Jen Psaki leaves on May 15. .(Patrick Semansky/Associated Press) BRODY LEVESQUE | Washington BladeCourtesy of National LGBT Media Association The White House announced today (Thursday, 5) that Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to be assistant to the president and White House press secretary.
Jean-Pierre will replace current Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who will depart from the White House on May 13. “I am proud to announce that Karine Jean-Pierre will serve as the next White House Press Secretary, President Biden said in the statement released today. “Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris administration on behalf of the American people. “Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time, and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this administration,” the president said.
Biden’s statement continued, praising Psaki for having “set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House Briefing Room.
I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully to the American people and keeping her sense of humor while doing so.
