This marks the latest shakeup at the White House.
The Washington Post alleged on Thursday that Kirby will be heading to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for a"senior" role but that his"exact title and role remain unclear," per two sources with knowledge of the move.
Some critics have said Jean-Pierre is off to a rocky start, pointing to an exchange she had on Monday with Fox News' Peter Doocy about a tweet Biden made suggesting higher taxes on wealthy corporations is the answer to combat inflation. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
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