Jen Psaki

2022 - 5 - 6

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New White House press secretary is first black and openly LGBT ... (Irish Examiner)

The incumbent Jen Psaki is set to leave the post next week. Ms Jean-Pierre takes on the role as the White House faces an uphill battle to help the Democrats ...

She is expected to join MSNBC later this year. Mr Biden said Ms Psaki “has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House briefing room”. Ms Psaki said Mr Biden offered the job to Ms Jean-Pierre on Thursday in the Oval Office. Ms Jean-Pierre had occasionally taken the lectern in the press briefing room instead of Ms Psaki and more frequently held off-camera “gaggles” with reporters when Mr Biden was traveling on Air Force One. Taking the lectern briefly while Ms Psaki briefed the press on Thursday, Ms Jean-Pierre said she was “still processing” the significance of her appointment, calling it “an honour and privilege to be behind this podium”. Ms Jean-Pierre takes on the role as the White House faces an uphill battle to help the Democrats hold onto the US House and Senate in this autumn’s mid-term elections, with the Biden administration struggling to address Americans’ concerns about soaring inflation and the state of the economy.

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Karine Jean-Pierre to replace Jen Psaki as new White House press ... (kmmo.com)

On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as White House press secretary later this month.

Biden said of Jean-Pierre: “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. Jean-Pierre will also notably become the first Black and openly LGBTQ White House press secretary in history. 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.

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Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as White House press ... (CBS News)

Psaki will be leaving the White House on May 13, and her impending departure was expected. Longtime top Democratic adviser Anita Dunn is also returning to the ...

The president also praised Psaki, a veteran of the Obama administration who was Mr. Biden's first White House press secretary. Jean-Pierre, 44, was born in France and is the partner of CNN's Suzanne Malveaux. They have a young daughter. Psaki will be leaving the White House on May 13, and her impending departure was expected.

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'Representation Matters': Jen Psaki Welcomes Successor Karine ... (News18)

As Jen Psaki leaves as White House press secretary, paving the way for Karine Jean-Pierre to take on the position, she left a series of tweets praising her ...

Born in Martinique to Haitian parents who immigrated to the United States, Karine said that her background made her determined. Psaki also said that Karine Jean-Pierre is someone who is a ‘great’ human being. Psaki said Karine’s elevation to the post is an example of how representation matters and will allow many to dream big.

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A new press secretary, interesting reads and notable media tidbits to ... (Poynter)

Karine Jean-Pierre will make history when she takes over as White House press secretary after Jen Psaki's last day, announced to be May 13.

But my intention is to have a show ready to launch in the fall at 9 o’clock.”The New York Times’ Benjamin Mullin has the story The new guidelines follow various high-profile spats involving Guardian writers, including Owen Jones who recently took to the platform to deny bullying a fellow staff member.” She is often in the room when Psaki briefs reporters, has filled in for her for at the lectern and has also gaggled with reporters traveling with Biden on Air Force One. Recently, she replaced Psaki at the last minute for Biden’s four-day trip to Europe amid the Russian invasion after Psaki tested positive for COVID-19 the day before Biden was scheduled to leave.” CBS News’ Kathryn Watson writes, “Jean-Pierre, 44, was born in France and is the partner of CNN’s Suzanne Malveaux. They have a young daughter. It has also warned staff against airing opinions on social media, scooping The Guardian website and ‘strongly encouraged’ them to delete old posts. So now for the history part of this. She has served on the White House’s senior communications team since Biden took office and before that was an adviser to his campaign and chief of staff to now-Vice President Kamala Harris. Jean-Pierre is familiar with her new role. Chris Wallace, back when he was with Fox News, called Psaki “one of the best press secretaries ever.” Psaki will join MSNBC after leaving the White House. - Speaking of CNN, new boss Chris Licht told staff in a town hall meeting that he wants to “try some things” in the 9 p.m. Eastern hour left vacant with the firing of Chris Cuomo. Licht added, “Let’s have some fun with it. Plus, she has a great sense of humor. Jean-Pierre is currently a deputy press secretary and will take over after Psaki’s last day, announced to be May 13. That’s for sure.

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Karine Jean-Pierre to Replace Jen Psaki in White House (Central Recorder)

Karine Jean-Pierre is set to step in as White House Press Secretary when Jen Psaki leaves later this month.

Grateful to have had her by my side,” Psaki continued. Plus, she has a great sense of humor.” Jean-Pierre has served under Psaki since the start of Joe Biden’s administration, and she will be the first Black and openly gay woman to take the position.

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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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Karine Jean-Pierre named new White House press secretary (The Irish Times)

Biden promotes former political analyst who will be first black woman to take role.

She is expected to join MSNBC later this year. Mr Biden said Ms Psaki “has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House briefing room”. Ms Jean-Pierre had occasionally taken the lectern in the press briefing room instead of Ms Psaki and more frequently held off-camera “gaggles” with reporters when Mr Biden was travelling on Air Force One. Ms Psaki said Mr Biden offered the job to Ms Jean-Pierre on Thursday in the Oval Office. Taking the lectern briefly while Ms Psaki briefed the press on Thursday, Ms Jean-Pierre said she was “still processing” the significance of her appointment, calling it “an honour and privilege to be behind this podium”. Ms Jean-Pierre takes on the role as the White House faces an uphill battle to help the Democrats hold onto the US House and Senate in this autumn’s mid-term elections, with the Biden administration struggling to address Americans’ concerns about soaring inflation and the state of the economy.

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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.

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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Jen Psaki, the voice of Joe Biden's first term, prepares to leave (The National)

She then went on to work as a commentator on CNN during the presidency of Donald Trump. When she took on the press secretary role for the Biden administration, ...

We believe in the free press,” Ms Psaki said. When she took on the press secretary role for the Biden administration, Ms Psaki promised to resume daily briefings — something that had ground to a halt under Mr Trump. Mr Biden praised Ms Psaki on Thursday, saying she had returned a sense of normality to the job.

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