"Betrayal and Independence: Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Reveals Why She Left the Democratic Party"

Oct 21, 2025 09:54 am CST

In her revealing memoir, former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre details her shocking transition from Democratic Party loyalist to political independent following President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race. She describes feeling "enraged and heartbroken" by how fellow Democrats treated Biden after his decades of public service, marking a profound turning point in her political identity after serving as the first Black and openly LGBTQ+ individual in this prestigious role.