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Karine Jean-Pierre Defends Biden Amid Controversial New Book

10/27/2025

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Karine Jean-Pierre said in an MSNBC interview that she has no regrets about her time in the Biden administration.
She said she is proud to represent President Joe Biden, even though she acknowledged not everything was perfect.
She defended her comments on Biden's capabilities, stating she spoke on his behalf, not her own.
Her new book, Independent, has divided the Democratic Party by criticizing members for disloyalty to Biden.

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Karine Jean-Pierre said in an MSNBC interview that she has no regrets about her time in the Biden administration.
She said she is proud to represent President Joe Biden, even though she acknowledged not everything was perfect.
She defended her comments on Biden's capabilities, stating she spoke on his behalf, not her own.
Her new book, Independent, has divided the Democratic Party by criticizing members for disloyalty to Biden.