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Jean-Pierre Criticized for Misquoting Poll on Pardon Support
politics1 year ago

Jean-Pierre Criticized for Misquoting Poll on Pardon Support

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced criticism for incorrectly stating that 64% of Americans support President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. In reality, a YouGov poll showed that 64% of Democrats, not the general American public, supported the pardon, with only 34% of Americans overall approving and 50% disapproving. The error sparked backlash on social media, with many criticizing Jean-Pierre's handling of the situation.

Border Friction: Migrant Storming Sparks Blame Game
politics1 year ago

Border Friction: Migrant Storming Sparks Blame Game

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced criticism for suggesting that the viral video of migrants storming the Texas border is the responsibility of Gov. Greg Abbott, not President Biden. Critics argue that Biden has not taken sufficient action to secure the southern border, with some pointing out that he has sued Abbott to prevent him from addressing the issue. Social media users and political commentators condemned Jean-Pierre's statement, calling it an abdication of duty and blaming the Biden administration for the border crisis.

"Biden's State of the Union: Handling Hecklers, Dark Brandon, and Press Attention"
politics2 years ago

"Biden's State of the Union: Handling Hecklers, Dark Brandon, and Press Attention"

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that President Biden is prepared to handle hecklers during the upcoming State of the Union address, citing his handling of hecklers during last year's address. She emphasized that the president is ready for anything and previewed topics he is expected to discuss, including accomplishments, healthcare, taxes, and women's reproductive health.

"White House Defends Biden's Mental Acuity Amid Criticism"
politics2 years ago

"White House Defends Biden's Mental Acuity Amid Criticism"

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticized Special Counsel Robert Hur's assessment of President Biden's memory, stating that he is not a medical doctor and cannot speak to Biden's mental state. Amid concerns about Biden's age and mental acuity, Jean-Pierre defended the president, emphasizing his sharpness and ability to handle difficult decisions. Recent polling shows that a majority of Americans, including Democrats, believe Biden is too old to serve another term, but the White House continues to downplay these concerns and highlight Biden's leadership and productivity.

"White House Press Secretary Defers to Chiefs on Taylor Swift's Super Bowl Visit"
entertainment2 years ago

"White House Press Secretary Defers to Chiefs on Taylor Swift's Super Bowl Visit"

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that it will be up to the Kansas City Chiefs to decide whether Taylor Swift will be invited to the White House for the Super Bowl celebration. Swift, who attended the game to support boyfriend Travis Kelce, has not confirmed her endorsement for the upcoming election. President Biden's team made light of conspiracy theories involving Swift and the game, while also launching a TikTok account despite security concerns.

"Biden's Gaffes: The Impact of Misspeaking on His Political Image"
politics2 years ago

"Biden's Gaffes: The Impact of Misspeaking on His Political Image"

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended President Joe Biden's recent mix-ups of deceased European leaders' names, attributing them to "misspeaking" and claiming that "everybody does it." This comes after a Department of Justice report highlighted Biden's significant memory issues. Despite facing questions about Biden's repeated flubs, Jean-Pierre emphasized that many elected officials make similar mistakes and focused on the substance of Biden's story rather than addressing concerns about his overall health.