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Reuters
7 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Ex Biden press secretary Jean-Pierre switches from Democrat to independent
June 4 (Reuters) - Karine Jean-Pierre, who was former President Joe Biden's press secretary at the White House from 2022 until 2025, has left the Democratic Party and is now an independent, according to the publisher of her forthcoming book. "We need to be clear-eyed and questioning, rather than blindly loyal and obedient as we may have been in the past," she was quoted as saying by Legacy Lit, part of the Hachette Book Group, that will release her book 'Independent' in October. Jean-Pierre succeeded Jen Psaki as the public face of the Biden administration in May 2022, becoming the first Black and openly gay person to serve in the role. In her capacity answering press questions, she stood up for U.S. policy on major issues such as the war in Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with her responses seen around the world. Since losing to President Donald Trump in November's presidential election, Democrats have embarked on much soul-searching as to their defeat, which also saw them lose control of the Senate. "I determined that the danger we face as a country requires freeing ourselves of boxes. We need to be willing to exercise the ability to think creatively and plan strategically," she said. Jean-Pierre had previously worked on Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, in President Barack Obama's White House, and was chief public affairs officer for a progressive advocacy group. The Democratic National Committee declined to comment on the news that Jean-Pierre had become an independent.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democratic Party
Biden bitter-ender White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is penning a tell-all taking on his political rivals while saying she has left the party she served for years. Her new book, titled Independent, has a cover featuring shattered glass, and describes its substance as 'a look inside a broken White House, outside the party lines.' Her publisher Hachette describes an 'urgent, timely analysis' and urges Americans to 'vote their values and maintain individuality within party lines.' Jean-Pierre spent years defending Biden from the White House podium on both substance and questions about his age, health, and mental fitness. It comes as her former boss has been absorbing a round of tough press coverage with the release of Axios reporter Alex Thompson and CNN anchor Jake Tapper's new book, 'Original Sin,' which rakes the Biden White House for covering up signs of his decline. 'In a country obsessed with blind loyalty to a two-party democratic system, Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary to the Biden-Harris administration, shares why Americans must step beyond party lines to embrace life as Independents,' according to an online release for the book. 'Jean-Pierre didn't come to her decision to be an Independent lightly,' it says – indicating she has leaving the party, after working in the Biden administration. She worked as a political director for Obama. She also worked for liberal outside group MoveOn. The write-up for her forthcoming book indicates she'll take on people within the party who tried to force Biden to end his reelection campaign after his debate disaster. 'She takes us through the three weeks that led to Biden's abandoning his bid for a second term and the betrayal by the Democratic Party that led to his decision,' according to the release. It calls it a 'hard-hitting yet hopeful critique.' The tome runs 256 pages, and goes on sale October 21. Although she has been largely quiet since Biden left office following former Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat, Jean-Pierre referenced some of the scores she plans to settle during an interview in February at the Institute of Politics at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. She said the 'toughest thing to see' was a 'firing squad' during the weeks after Biden's debate, when a series of party stalwarts pushed him to get out of the race, arguing he couldn't defeat Donald Trump with his lousy approval ratings. 'I had never seen anything like it before,' she intoned. 'I had never seen a party do that in the way that they did. And it was hurtful and sad to see that happening – a firing squad around a person who I believe was a true patriot.' Harris' loss to Trump in all seven heavily contested battleground states has led to a round of soul-searching among Democrats while Trump seeks to transform the country and takes on institutions from the Ivy League to the legal establishment to arts institutions like the Kennedy Center.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Biden's press chief Karine Jean-Pierre reveals White House was 'BROKEN' and declares herself an Independent
Biden bitter-ender White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is penning a tell-all taking on his political rivals while saying she has left the party she served for years. Her new book, titled Independent, has a cover featuring shattered glass, and describes its substance as 'a look inside a broken White House, outside the party lines.' Her publisher Hachette describes an 'urgent, timely analysis' and urges Americans to 'vote their values and maintain individuality within party lines.' Jean-Pierre spent years defending Biden from the White House podium on both substance and questions about his age, health, and mental fitness. It comes as her former boss has been absorbing a round of tough press coverage with the release of Axios reporter Alex Thompson and CNN anchor Jake Tapper's new book, 'Original Sin,' which rakes the Biden White House for covering up signs of his decline. 'In a country obsessed with blind loyalty to a two-party democratic system, Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary to the Biden-Harris administration, shares why Americans must step beyond party lines to embrace life as Independents,' according to an online release for the book. 'Jean-Pierre didn't come to her decision to be an Independent lightly,' it says – indicating she has leaving the party, after working in the Biden administration. She worked as a political director for Obama. She also worked for liberal outside group MoveOn. The write-up for her forthcoming book indicates she'll take on people within the party who tried to force Biden to end his reelection campaign after his debate disaster. 'She takes us through the three weeks that led to Biden's abandoning his bid for a second term and the betrayal by the Democratic Party that led to his decision,' according to the release. It calls it a 'hard-hitting yet hopeful critique.' The tome runs 256 pages, and goes on sale October 21.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Biden's press chief Karine Jeane-Pierre reveals White House was 'BROKEN' and declares herself an Independent
Biden bitter-ender White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is penning a tell-all taking on his political rivals while saying she has left the party she served for years. Her new book, titled Independent, has a cover featuring shattered glass, and describes its substance as 'a look inside a broken White House, outside the party lines.' Her publisher Hachette describes an 'urgent, timely analysis' and urges Americans to 'vote their values and maintain individuality within party lines.' Jean-Pierre spent years defending Biden from the White House podium on both substance and questions about his age, health, and mental fitness. It comes as her former boss has been absorbing a round of tough press coverage with the release of Axios reporter Alex Thompson and CNN anchor Jake Tapper's new book, 'Original Sin,' which rakes the Biden White House for covering up signs of his decline. 'In a country obsessed with blind loyalty to a two-party democratic system, Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary to the Biden-Harris administration, shares why Americans must step beyond party lines to embrace life as Independents,' according to an online release for the book. 'Jean-Pierre didn't come to her decision to be an Independent lightly,' it says – indicating she has leaving the party, after working in the Biden administration. She worked as a political director for Obama. She also worked for liberal outside group MoveOn. The write-up for her forthcoming book indicates she'll take on people within the party who tried to force Biden to end his reelection campaign after his debate disaster. 'She takes us through the three weeks that led to Biden's abandoning his bid for a second term and the betrayal by the Democratic Party that led to his decision,' according to the release. It calls it a 'hard-hitting yet hopeful critique.' The tome runs 256 pages, and goes on sale October 21.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Adtomica named agency on record for Tinder's brand partnerships in India
Independent creative agency Adtomica has been appointed the Agency on Record (AOR) for Tinder 's brand partnerships in India, following the success of the 2025 'Move On' campaign — a collaboration with Blinkit that sparked national attention and cultural conversation. Adtomica collaborated on the creative direction for the campaign, facilitating the distribution of vouchers through Blinkit's Singles Mode. Adtomica was also responsible for designing and implementing in-app creative assets that seamlessly integrated Tinder Plus offers with the platform and drove the massive clicks. 'Tinder is a brand that dares to be bold, and we love that. As their agency on record for partnerships in India, we're excited to keep building experiences that are platform-first, culturally sharp, and always rooted in value for users,' said Abhay Kaul, founder and chief executive officer of Adtomica. 'Tinder is more than a dating app — it's a reflection of how young India explores identity, connection, and self-worth. With the 'Move On' campaign, we wanted to create something emotionally resonant yet unmistakably bold. Adtomica understood that instinctively. Their ability to translate cultural insight into real-world engagement made this campaign truly memorable. We're excited about what's next," said Tinder's spokesperson.
