Karine Jean-Pierre, who made history as the first black woman and openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary, is set to reveal a major political shift in her upcoming memoir, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House,” due out Oct. 21.
After years of close service to Democratic administrations under former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Jean-Pierre has officially registered as an independent, a move signaling her departure from the party she once fiercely defended.
Jean-Pierre’s political career spans more than a decade, Trending Politics reports.
She first gained prominence during Obama’s presidency as a regional political director, later becoming a senior adviser on Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign.
In 2022, she succeeded Jen Psaki as White House press secretary, where she became a constant fixture in the briefing room.
Known for her spirited exchanges, Jean-Pierre frequently faced off against Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy, with their clashes often centering on Biden’s health and administration policies.
One notable confrontation occurred in October 2024, when Jean-Pierre was questioned over the administration’s disaster relief priorities.
She defended the Biden administration’s decision to send $157 million in aid to Lebanon after a devastating hurricane, while domestic disaster