Karine Jean-Pierre

2022 - 5 - 6

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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 become new White House press secretary (CNN)

Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki departs her role in the coming weeks, President Joe Biden announced in a ...

During the presidential campaign and the first several months of the Biden administration, Dunn took a leave of absence from the firm. While Dunn no longer owns a piece of the firm, after it was sold in 2015, her role as a top strategist to Biden, former President Barack Obama and many other elected Democratic officials has given SKDK significant prominence in Washington and beyond. One of Biden's closest advisers, Anita Dunn, will return to the West Wing as a senior adviser, as his team also shores up the White House counsel's office, given Republicans have promised to launch a slew of investigations if they retake the majority. "I just can't wait to see her shine at the podium. Psaki's departure is unsurprising, given she had been public about her plan to leave after one year on the job. So many different communities that I stand on their shoulders," Jean-Pierre said.

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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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Who Is Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden's Next Press Secretary? (Forbes)

Jean-Pierre will make history next week when she becomes the first Black person and first openly LGBTQ person to serve as press secretary.

Reports surfaced early last month saying Psaki was leaving the White House for MSNBC. Psaki, who started as press secretary when Biden took office, indicated in earlier interviews that she did not plan to stick around for the long haul. Jean-Pierre was born to Haitian parents in Fort-de-France, Martinique, before her family immigrated to New York City, where she was raised. White House communications official Karine Jean-Pierre is set to make dual history next week when she becomes the first Black and openly LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary--here's how she came to land one of the most public-facing jobs in government.

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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Karine Jean-Pierre Is the New White House Press Secretary (Vogue.com)

Replacing Jen Psaki, the 44-year-old organizer and activist will become the first Black and openly gay person to hold the position.

“She will be the first Black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as the White House Press Secretary,” Psaki continued. “It is an honor and a privilege to be behind this podium,” Jean-Pierre told reporters earlier today. “She is smart and she has a moral core that makes her not just a great colleague, but an amazing mom and human.

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