Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s book tour is turning into a political circus that even some Democrats can’t stop watching with a mix of cringe and amusement, as The Daily Caller reports.
Reports from Politico reveal that Jean-Pierre, once a key voice for President Joe Biden, is facing sharp criticism from within her former party over her memoir, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,” and her apparent struggle to articulate its message during a high-profile media blitz.
Let’s rewind to the start of this saga, where Jean-Pierre, who served under Biden, decided to pen a tell-all about her journey away from the Democratic Party.
Her book, which dives into the dysfunction she perceived in the White House, has landed with a thud among some party insiders who question why she’s airing dirty laundry at a time when Democrats are trying to polish their image.
Politico’s report highlights private texts among former Biden staffers, buzzing with frustration over Jean-Pierre’s inability to clearly discuss her own work in interviews.
One anonymous longtime Democratic communications strategist didn’t hold back, telling Politico, “A car crash is fascinating to watch.” Talk about a brutal assessment—seems like some believe Jean-Pierre’s media appearances are more disaster than discourse.
Adding fuel to the fire, her sit-down with The New Yorker drew heavy scrutiny, with critics pointing out her lack of clarity on the memoir’s core arguments.
Jeremy Edwards, a former Biden White House spokesperson, took to X to call the interview “objectively bad,” a public jab that underscores just how deep the discontent runs.
Then there’s SiriusXM host Megyn Kelly, who took issue with Jean-Pierre’s focus on personal identity markers during discussions, suggesting it’s a tired narrative that misses the broader point.
Some Democrats, speaking anonymously to Politico, are scratching their heads over why Jean-Pierre is zeroing in on the party’s struggles at this particular moment, especially when the focus should be on rebuilding momentum.
One anonymous former White House colleague remarked to Politico, “She doesn’t seem to have any idea what she’s arguing.” If even her old coworkers can’t decipher the message, one wonders who the intended audience really is.
In her memoir, Jean-Pierre also touches on internal party dynamics, arguing that calls for an open primary after Biden stepped back from reelection plans were a slight to former Vice President Kamala Harris—a bold claim that’s raised more than a few eyebrows.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party’s current messaging strategy has come under fire as overly negative, and Jean-Pierre’s book tour isn’t exactly helping to shift that perception toward sunnier territory.
Former CNN host Jim Acosta even pressed her on air about concerns over Biden’s health during his tenure, a question that likely didn’t help steer the conversation toward her book’s supposed insights.
Looking at the bigger picture, Jean-Pierre’s media blitz—complete with a memorable photo of her alongside Biden at a White House briefing—seems less like a victory lap and more like a stumble, with critics on all sides wondering if this memoir will do more harm than good to an already bruised party image.
