US President Joe Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre as first Black woman spokesperson of the White House
Biden has chosen Karine Jean-Pierre as White House press secretary to replace Jen Psaki, who leaves on May 13.
Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person in the role.
In a statement, Biden says Karine brings talent and integrity needed for the difficult job.
“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 says in a statement praising Jean-Pierre.
She has served as Biden’s principal deputy press secretary and will take to the mic full-time after Psaki exits the role to work back in TV news.
Psaki says Representation matters and believes Karine will give a voice to many, and make many dream big about what is truly possible.
“She will be the first black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as the White House Press Secretary,” Psaki says on the significance of the history-making appointment.
“Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible.”
