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Biden Taps Karine Jean-Pierre As New White House Press Secretary

WASHINGTON (Fwrd Axis) — President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House press secretary, becoming the first Black and openly gay person to hold the position. Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki, who will depart the White House next Friday.

Karine Jean-Pierre currently serves as the White House’s principal deputy 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 on behalf of the American people,” Biden said in a statement. “Jill and I have known and respected Karine for a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration.”

The President thanked Psaki for her time serving the White House and the American people, saying she “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. I thank Jen for her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward,” Biden said.

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Psaki’s last day is May 13. Biden also announced Anita Dunn would return to the administration as a senior adviser and assistant to the president. Jean-Pierre will formally enter her new role on May 16 following Psaki’s departure. FWRD AXIS News reported back in April that Psaki was planning on leaving her role for one at MSNBC.

Jean-Pierre has served on the White House’s senior communications team since Biden took office and was an adviser to his campaign and chief of staff to now-Vice President Kamala Harris prior to that. She also served as Regional Political Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Obama-Biden administration and as Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.

“It is a true honor,” Jean-Pierre said in a tweet. “I look forward to serving this Administration and the American people. I have big shoes to fill.”

Psaki’s departure comes as no surprise, having been vocal about only wanting to serve a year in public office. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby was also under consideration according to those familiar with the negotiations.

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In a series of tweets, Psaki said she was “grateful” to Biden and first lady Jill Biden, and described Jean-Pierre as a “remarkable woman.”

“Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible,” Psaki wrote. “I can’t wait to see her shine as she brings her own style, brilliance, and grace to the podium.”

Stephen Anderson
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Stephen Michael is a Political Correspondent based in the United States. He has reached a global audience with his coverage of the 2020 Election and Trump White House. Michael joins Forward Axis News after spending time with the Project Spurs Network since 2014 and covering reality TV in the UK, Australia, and Canada.

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