US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he has elected Karin Jean-Pierre as White House spokeswoman. Karin Jean-Pierre will succeed Jen Psaki, who is of Greek origin, and will leave on May 13.
Karin Jean-Pierre will be the first black and the first homosexual to take over as a representative of the White House, note the French Agency and Reuters.
“Karin not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the communication for the work of the Biden-Harris administration,” US President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Jean-Pierre, 44, was born in Martinique and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was still a child. He worked for Biden’s 2020 campaign and previously served in the White House during Barack Obama’s term. He has been PR Manager for MoveOn.org.
For her part, Jen Psaki served as Barack Obama’s communications director and State Department spokeswoman. She was chosen by Biden as White House spokeswoman in an effort to normalize relations with the press after a tumultuous period in the days of former President Donald Trump.
“Jen Psaki set the standard for a return to modesty, respect and decency in the White House newsroom,” said President Biden, thanking her for “raising the bar, communicating directly and honestly with the American people and maintaining at the same time a sense of humor “.
Psaki is known for her direct speech, the prompt delivery of White House updates and her prompt responses to the press.
Karin Jean-Pierre, who was a close associate of Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2020 election campaign, has been Psaki’s deputy to date and enjoys the appreciation of President Biden and his top advisers.
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