‘Africans Deserve Questions As Well, Karine!’: WH Spox Slammed by Reporter
A reporter went after White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, suggesting they always have to “beg for questions.” During a White House press briefing on Tuesday, Angolan TV anchor Hariana Veras shouted, “One…
A reporter went after White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, suggesting they always have to “beg for questions.”
During a White House press briefing on Tuesday, Angolan TV anchor Hariana Veras shouted, “One question for Africa, Karine.”
She added, “Karine, one question for Africa.”
After saying she would come back to reporters for questions, Veras said, “Why do we always have to beg for questions. Africans deserve questions as well, Karine! Come on!”
Veras jumped in again after Jean-Pierre chose another reporter.
“Can I have a question, Karine? One question. One question for Africa,” Veras said.
Appearing to grow frustrated Jean-Pierre said, “Guys… give me a second.”
Veras replied, “We have been asking for questions, Karine, every time. And even when you give questions to Simon it’s because he forced.”
She added, “We don’t need to force for questions. We also deserve to have a question. Do you have something against African reporters?”
After another reporter began to ask a question, Veras said, “We just have questions too, Karine. You have to be fair.”