This was announced today, May 5, by US President Joe Biden. The new White House press secretary will be Karine Jean-Pierre, who now holds the position of assistant to the president and deputy to Psaki.

This was reported by the press service of the White House.

“I am proud to announce that Karine Jean-Pierre will be the next White House Press Secretary. Karine not only has the experience, talent and integrity required for this challenging 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. The Gills and I have long known and respected Karin, and she will be a strong voice to speak for me and this administration,” Biden said, congratulating Jean-Pierre on her new appointment.

The American leader thanked Psaki for her selfless service to the country and for the fact that she “raised the bar, communicated directly and truthfully with the American people and retained her sense of humor at the same time.”

“Jen Psaki has set the standard for bringing decency, respect and decorum back to the White House briefing room. I want to thank Jen for raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully with the American people, and maintaining a sense of humor while doing so. I thank Jen for her service country and wish her all the best as she moves forward,” Biden expressed his gratitude.

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According to the White House, Karine Jean-Pierre is now Chief Deputy Press Secretary and Deputy Assistant to the President. Karin is a long-term adviser to President Biden, having served in senior communications and policy positions in the Biden administration, the Biden campaign, and Vice President Biden in the Obama administration.

Prior to campaigning, she served as Director of Communications for MoveOn.org and Political Analyst for NBC and MSNBC. Jean-Pierre served as Regional Political Director of the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Obama-Biden Administration and was Deputy Director during President Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign. She was President Obama’s 2008 Southeast Regional Political Director , 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 Budgetary Affairs for the two-member councils. New York.

She previously worked at the Center for Community and Ethics encouraging large companies to change their business practices and is a published author . Jean-Pierre was born in Martinique and grew up in New York. She graduated from Columbia University.

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