Morning Jolt: Karine Jean-Pierre Has an Impossible Job: Making Biden Look Good

On the menu today: Politico offers a blistering review of White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre after her first month on the job, but I would argue she's been given an impossible task — to convince reporters and the country that President Biden and his administration are doing a good job. Elsewhere, Biden argues that the high cost of gas is the price Americans are willing to pay in order to oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine — an argument that seems more likely to undermine than to galvanize American support for Ukraine. Finally, have you noticed that most late-night talk-show guest lists are looking like the lineup of speakers for a Democratic National Convention?

It's Not Really Karine Jean-Pierre's Fault

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been in her job for a month, and this morning Politico offers an unexpectedly scathing early review:

It's been a rocky first month for White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

Her answers have ...

WITH JIM GERAGHTY June 30 2022 WITH JIM GERAGHTY June 30 2022 Karine Jean-Pierre Has an Impossible Job: Making Biden Look Good On the menu today: Politico offers a blistering review of White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre after her first month on the job, but I would argue she's been given an impossible task — to convince reporters and the country that President Biden and his administration are doing a good job. Elsewhere, Biden argues that the high cost of gas is the price Americans are willing to pay in order to oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine — an argument that seems more likely to undermine than to galvanize American support for Ukraine. Finally, have you noticed that most late-night talk-show guest lists are looking like the lineup of speakers for a Democratic National Convention? It's Not Really Karine Jean-Pierre's Fault White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been in her job for a month, and this morning Politico offers an unexpectedly scathing early review: It's been a rocky first month for White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Her answers have ...   READ MORE

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