The forthcoming publication of a book by Karine Jean-Pierre, former Biden-Harris White House press secretary, has stirred up a hornet's nest of controversy, with critics sharpening their knives and fresh scandals from the Biden era surfacing in the wake of the announcement.
According to RedState, the Hachette Book Group, Jean-Pierre's publisher, unveiled the news on Wednesday. The promotional release highlighted that Jean-Pierre "shares why Americans must step beyond party lines to embrace life as Independents," and emphasized that her decision to identify as an Independent was not taken lightly.
The book, slated for an October release, is expected to delve into the chaotic three-week period following Joe Biden's disastrous June 2024 debate performance. This event triggered intense public and private pressure from Democrats, Hollywood elites, and mainstream media figures, urging Biden to withdraw from the presidential race.
Jean-Pierre is already facing a barrage of criticism, primarily from unnamed former officials who have painted her as a high-maintenance "grifter" with no talent. These critics suggest that her tenure in the Biden-Harris White House was more about boosting her national profile than fulfilling her job responsibilities.
However, one former Biden official has publicly voiced his criticism. Tim Wu, who served as Special Assistant to the President for Technology and Competition Policy from 2021 to 2023, posted a tweet referring to Jean-Pierre as "kinda dumb" from a policy perspective. He wrote, "From WH policy staff perspective, the real problem with Karine Jean-Pierre was that she was kinda dumb. No interest in understanding harder topics. Just gave random incoherent answers on policy."
Although Wu later deleted his tweet, the internet had already captured his words for posterity.
In response to Wu's tweet, another Twitter user questioned whether it was the press secretary's job to understand policy. Wu responded, asserting that a competent press secretary should engage with policy staff to comprehend the administration's actions and motivations.
Wu's comments, coming from a Columbia professor, add fuel to the fire ignited by the release of another book on Biden, "Original Sin." This book confirmed suspicions about Biden's decline during his four years in office, revealing the extent of the cover-up and providing more details about behind-the-scenes activities.
While Jean-Pierre faced whispers about her potential resignation during her tenure as White House press secretary, she reportedly enjoyed the confidence of Joe Biden and his team. This suggests they were content with her role in the cover-up, despite her apparent incompetence in other areas.
Even if there were concerns about her performance, Jean-Pierre's diverse background seemed to grant her a form of "immunity" from early dismissal. This is evident when reflecting on her behavior towards the end of Biden's sole term in office.
In the wake of Wu's remarks and other criticisms, questions are mounting about the wisdom of appointing Jean-Pierre as press secretary. The conversation about why she was chosen for this role is likely to make many proponents of woke culture decidedly uncomfortable.
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