Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History At White House Briefing
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Jean-Pierre is the White House principal deputy press secretary.
Karine Jean-Pierre made history Wednesday becoming the first openly gay woman and the first Black woman in 30 years to deliver a White House press briefing. She's only the second Black woman to ever take on the role. Jean-Pierre is the White House principal deputy press secretary. She's briefed reporters aboard Air Force One before, but Wednesday was the first time she did a televised briefing. A reporter asked Jean-Pierre what the moment meant for her and she said it was an honor.More Related News