NEW: President Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House press secretary, replacing Jen Psaki. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman to hold the position, as well as the first openly gay press secretary.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Jen Psaki. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and the first openly gay person to hold the position.
Biden also announced that Anita Dunn would return to the administration as a senior adviser and assistant to the president. Psaki's last day will be May 13. "It’s a very emotional day, that’s probably the best way that I can explain it, a very emotional day and I just appreciate this time and this moment and I hope that I make people proud," Jean-Pierre said during the White House briefing.
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