White House Reporters Knock Karine Jean-Pierre’s Handling of Press Briefings: Report

White House Press Secretary 👤Karine Jean-Pierre’s handling of press briefings is baffling reporters, according to a report.

Politico’s “West Wing Playbook” newsletter on Wednesday suggested it has been a “rocky first month” for Jean-Pierre.

According to the report, “Her answers have baffled reporters, and even made some of her White House colleagues wince.”

The outlet noted her “stumbles in several instances have made her appear underprepared — in moments quickly weaponized by the right.”

Jean-Pierre was unaware that Interior Secretary Deb Haaland tested positive for COVID-19 and did not know the president had been in close contact with her two days prior, as Politico pointed out.

Additionally, Jean-Pierre appeared unaware of Biden’s claim that he had been appointed to the Naval Academy in 1965.

The newsletter explained, “Reporters were confused by her refusal to answer questions at a recent briefing about the last time the president had been tested for Covid-19, something her predecessor regularly disclosed. (He tested negative, senior officials later told NBC News.)

The report continues, “Press secretaries can’t possibly keep tabs on every story line so it’s not unusual for them to acknowledge when they don’t know the answer and pledge to find more information after the briefing.”

The West Wing Playbook reviewed transcripts of press briefings and found that in her first 10 press briefings, Jean-Pierre “said she didn’t have the information being sought 20-plus times more than predecessor” Jen Psaki.