She will be the first Black woman and openly gay person to serve in the role.
, Karine Jean-Pierre has been named the next White House press secretary.
Jen Psaki's current deputy—who will take over the role when Psaki leaves on May 13—will be the first Black woman, as well as the first openly gay person, in the role."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.
On Twitter, Jean-Pierre thanked Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the opportunity, and wrote,"It is a true honor. I look forward to serving this Administration and the American people. I have big shoes to fill. @PressSec has been a great friend, mentor and excellent press secretary."Psaki also praised Jean-Pierre in a lengthy Twitter thread."...today is about @KJP46 so a few thoughts on this remarkable woman who will soon be behind the podium every day," Psaki wrote.
Psaki added that Jean-Pierre has decades of experience, from her early years working in government and politics in New York City, to her years as an advocate for causes that matter, to serving as a longtime advisor to Biden when he was vice president during the Obama administration. "She is passionate. She is smart and she has a moral core that makes her not just a great colleague, but an amazing Mom and human. Plus, she has a great sense of humor," Psaki wrote."Grateful to have had her by my side. I can’t wait to see her shine as she brings her own style, brilliance and grace to the podium."
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