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Karine Jean-Pierre's Memoir: Betrayal and Shift to Independence

10/20/2025

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Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, criticizes the Democratic Party in her memoir, 'Independent,' explaining her shift to independence.
She recounts Biden's withdrawal from the race and says she felt anger and betrayal toward the party.
Jean-Pierre notes internal party pressure that led to Biden's exit and states, 'I don’t think I can stomach being in the Democratic Party anymore.'

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Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, criticizes the Democratic Party in her memoir, 'Independent,' explaining her shift to independence.
She recounts Biden's withdrawal from the race and says she felt anger and betrayal toward the party.
Jean-Pierre notes internal party pressure that led to Biden's exit and states, 'I don’t think I can stomach being in the Democratic Party anymore.'