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White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre: African American and homosexual

Karine Jean-Pierre she becomes the new White House spokesperson in place of Jen Psaki, who will step down from her post on May 13. The announcement was made by US President Joe Biden. Karine Jean-Pierre is the deputy to the current spokesperson. She will become the first African American and community representative Lgbtqi + in this role.

These are the words of the president: «Karine not only has the experience, talent and integrity necessary for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating the work of theBiden-Harris administration on behalf of the American people. 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. ‘

Born in Martinique and raised in New York, Karine Jean-Pierre is a graduate of Columbia University and has long been on the staff of President Joe Biden. She will turn 45 in August. He has held political and communication roles. He has worked as a political analyst in several American TV networks such as Nbc And Msnbc, and was director for the White House Political Affairs Office during the Obama-Biden administration. You have also run some election campaigns including Obama’s re-election campaign.

Jen Psaki had announced that he wanted to leave the job defined as exhausting, especially if to be reconciled with a family. She should switch to TV Msnbc. Biden thanked her for the respect and decorum of running the White House Briefing room. Psaki pointed out the accompanying historical fact that comes after her. She «she Will be the first woman of color and the first openly LGBTQI + person to serve as a White House press officer. Representation is important and she will give a voice to many, but she will also make people dream big about what is truly possible ».

Karine Jean-Pierre has a daughter with her partner Suzanne Malveauxjournalist of the Cnn.

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Source: Vanity Fair

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