Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, has ascended to the role of senior adviser to the President, a move that underscores the administration's commitment to diversity and inter-generational leadership.
This development was confirmed by Jeff Zients, the Presidents chief of staff, who praised Jean-Pierre's contributions to the White House. "Karine has been a trusted advisor to the President and all of us here at the White House since day one. Her counsel will be critical to get as much done as possible for the American people in the coming months," Zients stated.
According to ABC News, Jean-Pierre's promotion is a historic one. In 2022, she shattered barriers by becoming the first Black woman and the first openly gay individual to serve as press secretary. President Biden expressed his confidence in Jean-Pierre, stating, "Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration."
Jean-Pierre will now join the inner circle of the President's top advisors, which includes Mike Donilon, Steve Richetti, and Bruce Reed. Her promotion is a testament to the faith that President Biden has in her abilities and his commitment to fostering a diverse and inter-generational advisory team.
Effective immediately, Jean-Pierre will assume her new role while continuing to fulfill her press secretary duties until the end of Biden's administration. This makes her the first press secretary in decades to also hold the title of senior adviser. This move also highlights the growing influence of the communications and press operations in the Biden administration, as evidenced by the promotion of Communications Director Ben LaBolt to senior adviser following the departure of former senior adviser Anita Dunn.
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