Who speaks for Joe Biden? That’s the question being fought over inside the White House according to a new report.
Current White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is apparently not a big fan of John Kirby, who heads up communications for the National Security Council, encroaching on her territory. Since the outset of the ongoing Hamas-Israel war following October 7th, Kirby has taken a more prominent role, often sharing the podium and making statements that directly counter the far left.
🚨🚨SCOOP-> White House podium battle: Tensions grow between Jean-Pierre and Kirby over who speaks for Biden. https://t.co/GWuwNvEM08
— Jim VandeHei (@JimVandeHei) January 5, 2024
They share a podium — and a mutual frustration. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and the National Security Council’s John Kirby frequently split the podium at media briefings, but behind the…
