The controversy began when several classified documents were published, showing disagreement between the Biden administration and the intelligence community over some key issues. John Kirby, a former Pentagon spokesman for the Obama administration, then stepped in and appeared to be more willing to engage in press conferences and answer questions about the documents than Karine Jean-Pierre.
John Kirby, a former CNN analyst, was the Pentagon's spokesman during the Obama administration and was widely praised for his ability to handle difficult press conferences. Critics have even gone so far as to say that Jean-Pierre "talks like a binder," suggesting that she can be overly scripted and rigid in her responses.
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The Biden administration has not officially commented on the situation, but one unnamed source close to the White House said that Jean-Pierre is being upstaged by Kirby because of his experience and ability to handle difficult questions. "John has the experience and the knowledge to answer the hard questions that Jean-Pierre struggles to answer," said the source.
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The Biden administration has yet to address the situation publicly, but the criticism of Jean-Pierre has been widespread. Many have suggested that the White House should consider hiring more experienced spokespeople to better handle the questions surrounding the classified documents.
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The criticism of Jean-Pierre has even prompted some to call for her dismissal from her post as White House press secretary. "It's time for Jean-Pierre to go," said one former Obama official. "Kirby is better equipped to handle this situation and he has the trust of the media and the public."
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At the end of the day, it is up to President Biden and his team to decide if Jean-Pierre will keep her job. Regardless, the controversy surrounding her handling of the classified documents saga has highlighted the need for the White House to hire more experienced spokespeople.
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