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18 hours ago
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'The View' co-host slams 'blind loyalty' to parties after Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democrats
The co-hosts of "The View" discussed Karine Jean-Pierre's exit from the Democratic Party on Thursday and questioned what it means for Democrats moving forward, with one slamming "blind loyalty" to parties. The longtime spokesperson for former President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that she has left the Democratic Party and become an independent. Jean-Pierre also revealed an upcoming book, "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines," that quickly raised eyebrows among the journalists who dealt with her in the briefing room. Co-host Sara Haines railed against the tribal "jersey-wearing" politics of the two-party system and praised Jean-Pierre's decision to come out as an independent as "honest." Karine Jean-pierre Hoped To Be A Co-host On 'The View' After Exiting Biden White House: Report "I think it's a more honest political take," she said. "I feel like maybe I'm biased as an independent, that everyone should be independent, but the largest group of voters we have are independents, and I think it's because our system is so simplistic by having two parties and assuming anyone fits in those boxes at all." Haines then addressed a counterpoint to her argument — not being able to vote in primary elections — and noted that 35 of the 50 states hold either open or semi-open primary elections, which benefits independent voters. Read On The Fox News App "I think it's time for politicians to sell themselves completely to someone consuming what they have to offer, and not worrying about jersey-wearing partisan politics and tribalism," Haines argued. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture Co-host Joy Behar took issue with Jean-Pierre labeling herself as an independent, doubting that she would ever vote for a Republican. Haines clarified her position, explaining that independents tend to lean to one side or the other of the political aisle, and even though she has voted Democratic for 25 years, she feels the party does not fully represent her values. Still, Behar challenged her, saying, "Yeah, but you keep voting for them." "I wait to see the candidates. And if the Republicans ever put up a candidate that I was like, 'That's my person,' in a heartbeat, I would vote for them," she said. Fellow co-host Sunny Hostin chimed in, saying that Haines' take only makes sense for "what the Republican Party used to be," but the "Trump-lican party" makes it a much different situation now. She also argued that most self-identified independents vote exclusively for one party, so when it comes down to it, they're not truly independents, and cited her father's voting record as an example. Hostin recalled that although her father identified as an independent, he voted exclusively for Democrats for 40 years — until she encouraged him to formally register as a Democrat to vote in primaries. Haines contended that Hostin had a "narrow view" of the issue and recalled the negative reaction she received from Democrats when she called for Biden to step down. "My point here is that there's blind loyalty," she said. "The second I sat here at this desk and said I felt President Biden should step down, the hate I got was not from the right. It was from the left. To me, the reason I'm an independent is to say, 'I call 'em like I see 'em. And I hope you do, too,' because that's the way the system should work." Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this article source: 'The View' co-host slams 'blind loyalty' to parties after Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democrats
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
MSNBC silent on fallout from Karine Jean-Pierre's White House memoir
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's upcoming memoir in which she reportedly calls the Democratic Party 'broken' is making waves across major news networks — except at MSNBC. The left-leaning network has remained silent since Jean-Pierre announced on Wednesday that she is ditching the party and becoming a registered independent, Former President Joe Biden's mouthpiece touted the party switch while plugging the release of her book, 'Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.' 4 MSNBC has not devoted coverage to the fallout from an upcoming memoir by former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. REUTERS In the book, due out in October, she distances herself from the Democratic Party and reportedly paints a damning portrait of her former workplace, describing the Biden administration as 'broken.' Jean-Pierre spent two years as the public face of the Biden White House and was the first black, openly gay woman to hold the role. Her abrupt political shift, combined with criticism of the president she once loyally defended, has triggered a flurry of reaction — especially among Biden allies. Former colleagues have not held back. Several have dismissed the book as a 'grift' and criticized her performance as press secretary, echoing complaints that have appeared in anonymous leaks to outlets like Politico and Axios. One former staffer reportedly told Axios: 'Nobody took her seriously in the building.' While harsh, the wave of criticism arguably reinforces the core claim of her book: that dysfunction inside the administration runs deep. The media response has been swift — at least on some networks. 4 Jean-Pierre revealed in her new memoir due out this fall that she is no longer a member of the Democratic Party. AP According to transcript data, Fox News mentioned Jean-Pierre by name 72 times between Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, according to Mediaite. CNN, despite its closer proximity to the Biden administration, referenced her 44 times. But MSNBC, where Jean-Pierre once worked as a contributor and was a regular on-air presence, has not mentioned her once, said Mediate, which first reported on the network's odd silence. 'The fact that MSNBC is still ignoring the story (as of 1:15 p.m. Thursday) reveals that the editorial direction at the left-leaning network is not yet ready to cover political news that may not align with their past comments and positions,' one media analyst told Mediaite. 4 Former Biden officials have anonymously criticized Jean-Pierre in several news reports. Getty Images The Post has sought comment from MSNBC and Jean-Pierre. Before joining the White House, Jean-Pierre was a frequent progressive voice on the network, where she appeared on panels to support Democratic messaging and criticize the first Trump administration. Her visibility on the network played a key role in raising her public profile and likely aided her appointment to the White House podium following the departure of Jen Psaki. This isn't the first time MSNBC has avoided uncomfortable stories involving the Biden administration. Earlier this year, the network largely sidestepped coverage of 'Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,' the book co-authored by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson that revealed new details about Biden's cognitive decline and internal efforts to shield him from scrutiny. At the time, CNN and Fox News featured wall-to-wall coverage. MSNBC, by contrast, barely acknowledged the book at all. 4 Jean-Pierre was a frequent contributor to MSNBC before she joined the Biden administration. Shutterstock Critics say this selective editorial approach reflects a broader hesitance by MSNBC to air narratives that contradict its on-air talent's previous claims — especially about Biden's fitness for office or the strength of his administration. That discomfort, they argue, translates into silence.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Charlamagne slams Jean-Pierre's book, claims ‘nobody wants to hear' from someone who ‘lied' for Biden
Radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Thursday said while he would gladly read former White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre's new book, her credibility is dubious. Former Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday revealed she was registering as an independent and announced a forthcoming book about her time in the tumultuous administration. The longtime Democratic Party operative is urging Americans to step outside harsh party lines in her new book, 'Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.' Advertisement 'Until January 20, I was responsible for speaking on behalf of the President of the United States,' she said in a statement, according to The Associated Press. 'At noon on that day, I became a private citizen who, like all Americans and many of our allies around the world, had to contend with what was to come next for our country. 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.' Charlamagne, who hasn't been shy about criticizing either party, offered mixed praise for Jean-Pierre's move during his radio show. 'I respect her being independent because I feel like if you Black in this country, you shouldn't be loyal to any party,' he said on Thursday's episode. 'You should only be voting your interest. You should only be voting for politicians who are implementing legislation and policies for your communities and your people. And if you ask me, none of these parties have done enough for us to be screaming, 'We Republican or Democrat,' so independent is the way to go.' 3 Former Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday revealed she was registering as an independent. Getty Images Advertisement Jean-Pierre's reputation is still questionable in his eyes, however. 'When it comes to her in particular, I'm probably going to read the book, but nobody wants to hear from anyone who got up there and lied for the Biden administration,' he said. 3 Karine Jean-Pierre is urging Americans to step outside harsh party lines in her new book. AP 3 Charlamagne, who hasn't been shy about criticizing either party, offered mixed praise for Jean-Pierre's move during his radio show. Youtube/Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM Advertisement He argued such proclamations from people like Jean-Pierre are too little, too late, even if he approves of her general points. 'It's like a lot of these folks are having a come to Jesus moment way too late,' he said. 'They should have been talking like this two or three years ago, and she had a very interesting quote in her press release. The quote was, 'We need to be willing to exercise the ability to think creatively and plan strategically. We need to be clear-eyed and questioning rather than blindly loyal and obedient as we may have been in the past.' And that right there is the problem with Democrat supporters, especially Black ones, just blindly loyal and obedient for no damn reason.' When asked by a co-host about whether such loyalty is referring to Biden or to the presidency as an institution, Charlamagne argued it ultimately resulted in betraying the American people. Fox News' Hanna Panreck contributed to this report.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Why Karine Jean-Pierre Is Bailing on the Democratic Party…For Good
While the Republican party continues to deal with the fallout from Elon Musk's attacks on President Donald Trump, it seems the Democrats are also doing some soul searching. After one of the most notable spokespersons of their party has decided to turn their back, she's drawing shocking criticism with her new book. Karine Jean-Pierre served as former President Joe Biden's press secretary from 2022 to 2025, when he left office. Known for her fiery exchanges with reporters and politicians across the aisle, Jean-Pierre is prepping to release her new book titled 'Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.' But although it hasn't dropped yet, it's already faces criticism for one shocking reason. According to a press release for her book, Jean-Pierre is taking a step back from the Democratic party and planning to register as an Independent. 'In a country obsessed with blind loyalty to a two-party democratic system, Karine Jean-Pierre… shares why Americans must step beyond party lines to embrace life as Independents,' the release read. The motivation behind Jean-Pierre's departure from the Democrats seems to stem from the treatment of Biden around campaign season. The former president faced bipartisan backlash after his mental and physical health was questioned while he was still in the race against Trump. As his press secretary, Jean-Pierre handled daily inquires about Biden's mental state. But she said watching her party turn against Biden was the most shocking of all. In a statement for Legacy Lit Jean-Pierre said, 'I determined that the danger we face as a country requires freeing ourselves of boxes.' Now, she's urging folks to look at the dangers of a bipartisan system, which America's first president, George Washington, famously warned about centuries ago. After former Vice President Kamala Harris' devastating loss to Trump, the Democrats were sent back to the drawing board in hopeful preparation for the 2028 election. But in the mean time, criticism from the former face of the Biden administration can't be good for party morale. Democrats came out with acute criticisms for her. Former aide to Joe Manchin III, Sen. Jonathan Kott, said he's 'sick and tired of Democrats not being proud to be Democrats and fighting for what we believe in.' He continued, according to the New York Times, 'If you lost the will to fight, then get out of the party.' On the flip side, Black folks online responded praising Jean-Pierre for finally waking up. 'Karine Jean-Pierre is speaking for a lot of black women. You can call her newly declared political status a stunt but it's not,' @2Strong2Silence said on X. 'The 92 [percent] said they were centering themselves & declaring oneself free from a party that wants to chase white men is a start.' 'See the way people are piling on Karine Jean-Pierre DESPITE the ACTUAL premise of her book & declaring herself Independent,' @darryn_briggs began. 'This is PRECISELY the reason many of us KNEW it was dangerous for Kamala Harris to be the nominee.' Another user, @Needle_of_Arya, said 'between (how they've treated) Karine Jean-Pierre, Meghan Markle & Kamala Harris, we have only a taste of how deeply pervasive casual & knee-jerk misogynoir is in our society.' Her book is expected to release on October 21, 2025.
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2 days ago
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Charlamagne knocks Jean-Pierre's book, says 'nobody wants to hear' from person who 'lied' for Biden admin
Radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Thursday said while he would gladly read former White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre's new book, her credibility is dubious. Former Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday revealed she was registering as an independent and announced a forthcoming book about her time in the tumultuous administration. The longtime Democratic Party operative is urging Americans to step outside harsh party lines in her new book, "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines." "Until January 20, I was responsible for speaking on behalf of the President of the United States," she said in a statement, according to The Associated Press. "At noon on that day, I became a private citizen who, like all Americans and many of our allies around the world, had to contend with what was to come next for our country. 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." Charlamagne, who hasn't been shy about criticizing either party, offered mixed praise for Jean-Pierre's move during his radio show. Fox News White House Correspondents Share Shock Over Karine Jean-pierre's Party Switch "I respect her being independent because I feel like if you Black in this country, you shouldn't be loyal to any party," he said on Thursday's episode. "You should only be voting your interest. You should only be voting for politicians who are implementing legislation and policies for your communities and your people. And if you ask me, none of these parties have done enough for us to be screaming, 'We Republican or Democrat,' so independent is the way to go." Read On The Fox News App Jean-Pierre's reputation is still questionable in his eyes, however. "When it comes to her in particular, I'm probably going to read the book, but nobody wants to hear from anyone who got up there and lied for the Biden administration," he said. He argued such proclamations from people like Jean-Pierre are too little, too late, even if he approves of her general points. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "It's like a lot of these folks are having a come to Jesus moment way too late," he said. "They should have been talking like this two or three years ago, and she had a very interesting quote in her press release. The quote was, 'We need to be willing to exercise the ability to think creatively and plan strategically. We need to be clear-eyed and questioning rather than blindly loyal and obedient as we may have been in the past.' And that right there is the problem with Democrat supporters, especially Black ones, just blindly loyal and obedient for no damn reason." When asked by a co-host about whether such loyalty is referring to Biden or to the presidency as an institution, Charlamagne argued it ultimately resulted in betraying the American article source: Charlamagne knocks Jean-Pierre's book, says 'nobody wants to hear' from person who 'lied' for Biden admin
