Jean-Pierre to Be First Black, LGBTQ White House Press Secretary

  • Psaki to depart as White House Press Secretary May 13
  • Anita Dunn set to return from SKDK as senior adviser to Biden
Jean-Pierre Says She's Honored to Be New Press Secretary
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President Joe Biden said that Karine Jean-Pierre would replace Jen Psaki as White House Press Secretary, becoming both the first Black person and openly LGBTQ person to hold the position.

Jean-Pierre currently is Psaki’s principal deputy. Psaki’s last day will be May 13, the White House said in a statement.