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Former Press Secretary Slams Biden in New Book

10/29/2025

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  • Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, discussed her book "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House" with The New Yorker.
  • She left the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden's treatment, calling him betrayed by leaders.
  • The interview grew contentious as she struggled to articulate views from interviewer Isaac Chotiner.
  • She emphasized her experiences as a Black woman and LGBTQ individual.