Karine Jean-Pierre

Karine Jean-Pierre hosts First briefing as press secy.

New White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre conducted her first press conference in the role. On Monday, she declared the press to be essential to a functioning democracy and said it’s okay to not see eye-to-eye on everything.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki introduces incoming press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a press briefing at the White House, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Karine Jean-Pierre to become next White House press secretary

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki appears to be gushing over her replacement as she prepares to leave her position. Psaki said she was holding back tears as she took the podium on Thursday to announce Karine Jean-Pierre as her successor.