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Jen Psaki is leaving the White House, to be replaced by Karine Jean ... (Politico)

Jean-Pierre will be the first Black press secretary in history and the first openly gay one too.

Psaki’s departure from the White House has been expected for months. She entered the job intent on restoring White House credibility with the press corps, following years of hostile battles with the media under the Trump administration. She also brought back daily White House press briefings that had all but disappeared in the second half of the former administration. Jean-Pierre represents a historic choice for the role, the first Black press secretary and openly gay one in the history of the position. I thank Jen her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward.” “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.

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Karine Jean-Pierre will become the 1st Black White House press ... (NPR)

President Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre as his second White House press secretary, replacing Jen Psaki later this month. Jean-Pierre, who has been ...

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Karine Jean-Pierre to replace Jen Psaki as White House press ... (CNBC)

President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he has named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary.

"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," Biden said in a statement. There, she has maintained her composure under tough questioning and shown a strong command of dozens of different topics. Republicans are currently favored to win majorities in both the House and the Senate in this November's midterm elections.

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WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news ... (PBS NewsHour)

White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing on Thursday as the Biden administration prepares actions and policy moves in the event that the ...

“I thank Jen for her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward.” “Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible.” Biden is also bringing back longtime Democratic strategist Anita Dunn as his senior adviser.

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Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre press secretary as Jen Psaki steps ... (The Guardian)

The current principal deputy press secretary will be first Black person and first out gay person to hold job.

She has filled in for Psaki on several occasions, most recently while her predecessor was quarantining with Covid-19. “She is passionate. She was also an adviser and spokesperson for MoveOn.org, a progressive Pac.

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Karine Jean-Pierre named new White House press secretary; Psaki ... (USA TODAY)

Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and also first openly LGBTQ person to hold the position of White House press secretary.

Biden thanked Psaki in a statement for "raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully to the American people, and keeping her sense of humor while doing so." After joining the White House last year, Dunn moved back to SKDK, a political consulting firm where she is partner and founding member. She would also be a contributor to live programming on various MSNBC shows. "It is an honor and a privilege to be at this podium." "I just can't wait to see her shine at the podium." Prior to joining the White House, Jean-Pierre worked as chief public affairs officer for MoveOn.org and as an NBC and MSNBC political analyst.

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Jen Psaki stepping down as White House press secretary next week (Business Insider)

Karine Jean-Pierre will become White House press secretary after Psaki steps down on May 13, the White House said.

"I promise not to cry again, so that's it," Psaki said with a laugh. The two stood at the podium together and shared a hug before Psaki continued her daily briefing. "I thank Jen her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward." "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. She is smart and she has a moral core that makes her not just a great colleague, but an amazing Mom and human," Psaki said of her successor. Karine Jean-Pierre, who is currently President Joe Biden's principal deputy press secretary, has been promoted to press secretary and will replace Psaki next week.

President Biden Announces Karine Jean-Pierre as White House ... (The White House)

Anita Dunn will return as a Senior Advisor Today, President Biden announced Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to be Assistant to the President and.

Prior to that, she served as a senior advisor on the Biden-Harris campaign, advising on all aspects of the campaign. She served as Southeast Regional Political Director for President Obama’s 2008 campaign, Deputy Campaign Manager for Martin O’Malley for President, Campaign Manager for the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Initiative, and Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative and Budget Affairs for two members in the New York City Council. Previously, she worked at the Center for Community and Corporate Ethics, pushing major companies to change their business practices, and is a published author. I thank Jen her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward.” As Senior Advisor to President Biden, Anita advised on the administration’s overall strategy and messaging, helping the President take steps and win legislative victories that helped jumpstart the economy after the pandemic. “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.

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Crisis Communication Lessons From Jen Psaki's Successful Tenure ... (Forbes)

The White House briefings conducted by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki provided important lessons about communicating in a crisis— or any other time.

“One of her greatest successes has been in making the role of White House Press Secretary respected again —even among media outlets that have audiences not supportive of the President's policies. Debra Caruso Marrone is a media strategist and president and owner of DJC Communications. She thought that “Jen Psaki has been good, but not necessarily, one of the great press secretaries. “One of the most important aspects of the job can only be graded by working reporters who deal with the press secretary’s office on a daily basis. She pointed out that Psaki, “took over a tenuous and adversarial relationship between the White House and the press where insults, lack of objectivity and personal agendas were the norm. She started her job with a distrusting and browbeaten audience, and needed to earn credibility while setting a new tone for how they would work and communicate together. I thank Jen for her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward.”

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'Are you?': Jen Psaki raises laugh as Fox News' Peter Doocy says ... (The Independent)

The Fox News reporter and White House Press Secretary have frequently sparred with each other inside the Brady press room.

“Now, President Biden is putting travel restrictions on people coming in from other countries. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “When president Trump was imposing travel restrictions in March, specifically on China then candidate Biden called it ‘xenophobic’ and ‘fear-mongering,’” Doocy asked.

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Joe Rogan 'Feels Bad' for Jen Psaki in White House Press Secretary ... (Newsweek)

Joe Rogan claims to pity the outgoing White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, with him sympathetically suggesting: "F*** that job!"

Psaki took over as press secretary from Kayleigh McEnany (whom Rogan called "the GOAT") in January 2021. While Psaki didn't reference Rogan directly, she said that the disclaimer was "a positive step, but there is more that can be done." Referencing the press secretary's oft-used phrase, Rogan added: "She doesn't even 'circle back' anymore, do you notice that?... And sometimes she says things in confidence but, just like being on a f***ing podcast, sometimes you say things and you think it's true while you're saying it." He explained: "She has to go back and forth with the press. "Everybody says she's shrill in the way she communicates but whatever.

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Fox News' Peter Doocy Throws A Curve Ball At Jen Psaki After She ... (Deadline)

Doocy's carefully-crafted questions often take surprising turns and seek to frame events in a politically-disadvantageous way for the administration. They're ...

On behalf of everybody,” he continued, waving his hand around the room, “thank you.” Doocy’s carefully-crafted questions often take surprising turns and seek to frame events in a politically-disadvantageous way for the administration. Psaki shot back with a sideways glance and a biting, “Are you?” which elicited laughter across the briefing room, even from Doocy.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jen Psaki | The White House (The White House)

On Monday, President Biden and Vice President Harris will deliver remarks from the Rose Garden on how the Biden-Harris administration is lowering the cost of ...

Because it would have — that would have been the sort of pivot point, regardless of the court ruling. And his view is that is another example of the Ultra-MAGA Agenda as well. I mean, it was — as you noted, it was yesterday we announced the start of that process to replenish. Q To follow-up on that topic broadly, is the White House concerned about the risk of recession? We know that’s on the minds of Americans. And we certainly understand that with an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent, that — you know, with that historically low number, that, you know, things will level. MS. PSAKI: Well, I would note that there has been a broad response to the invasion of Ukraine by President Putin and the Russian military, including by a number of countries who are participating. And his view is that we need to do — take a couple of steps. Q Jen, can you talk a little bit more about the ASEAN Summit — what you hope to get out of that? And the President is committed to continuing to engage to make sure people are unified — that these leaders are unified moving forward. We’re using the convening power of the White House to talk to a broad range of groups. But he also respects and understands the independence of the third branch of government, and — I mean, obviously, the Justice Department — but also the role of the Supreme Court and what they play. MS. PSAKI: Well, I would first say that the President is incredibly proud of what he has already accomplished to date in 15 months of his presidency.

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CT's Jen Psaki to leave her role as White House press secretary (Greenwich Time)

The Stamford-born press secretary will leave her current role on May 13, according to the White House's press release. In the announcement, President Joe Biden ...

"She will show so many what is possible when you work hard and dream big," said Psaki during the press briefing. "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. The Stamford-born press secretary will leave her current role on May 13, according to the White House's press release.

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