Jean-Pierre succeeds Jen Psaki, who is predicted to land at MSNBC within the coming months.
President Biden has tapped Karine Jean-Pierre to function his new press secretary.
Jean-Pierre succeeds Jen Psaki, who will step down from the publish on Might 13, and who's anticipated to affix MSNBC within the coming months. Biden additionally mentioned Thursday that veteran communications and political strategist Anita Dunn will rejoin his administration as a senior advisor.
“Karine not solely brings the expertise, expertise and integrity wanted for this tough job, however she is going to proceed to prepared the ground in speaking in regards to the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American individuals,” Biden mentioned in an announcement Thursday. “Jill and I've identified and revered Karine a very long time and he or she will probably be a robust voice talking for me and this Administration.”
As for Psaki, Biden mentioned she “set the usual for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White Home Briefing Room.
“I need to say thanks to Jen for elevating the bar, speaking instantly and in truth to the American individuals, and protecting her humorousness whereas doing so,” he added.
Jean-Pierre presently works because the principal deputy press secretary and beforehand labored for Biden’s marketing campaign and in his workplace through the Obama administration. She additionally served as chief public affairs officer for MoveOn.org. She would be the first Black particular person to function White Home press secretary.