President Biden announced Thursday that Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House’s principal deputy press secretary, will succeed Jen Psaki as press secretary.
Psaki’s departure from the White House is set for May 13, and her departure was expected. Anita Dunn, a longtime top Democratic adviser, is returning to the White House as a senior adviser, focusing on the president’s policy and communications objectives.
Did Karine Jean-Pierre replace Jen Psaki?
Jean-Pierre was born to Haitian parents in the French province of Martinique. Suzanne Malveaux, a CNN journalist, is her partner.
In a statement, Biden stated, “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.”
“Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this administration,” Biden said.
When will Karine Jean-Pierre fully take office?
Jean-Pierre, 44, grew up in Queens and will succeed Psaki on May 13 after serving as deputy press secretary for more than a year.
