Karoline Leavitt says Jean-Pierre had ‘hard time’ as press secretary because of Biden’s poor transparency Karoline Leavitt, the current White House press secretary, stated that her predecessor, Karine Jean-Pierre, had a difficult time in the role due to a lack of open communication with President Joe Biden. Leavitt contrasted this with Donald Trump’s “authentic” and direct approach, which she finds makes her job easier. Jean-Pierre, who served under Biden for nearly three years, was criticized for her reliance on notes and struggles with prepared remarks, while also defending Biden’s acuity and communication style in her memoir.

• Karoline Leavitt believes Karine Jean-Pierre struggled as White House press secretary due to a lack of open communication with President Biden.
• Leavitt contrasted Jean-Pierre’s situation with Donald Trump’s “authentic” and direct communication style.
• Jean-Pierre, who served nearly three years under Biden, faced criticism for her performance.
• Jean-Pierre has since registered as an Independent and defended Biden’s communication style and mental acuity in her memoir and interviews.