
Karine Jean-Pierre made history in the White House briefing room last year as the second-ever Black woman to lead a formal press briefing, and the first to do so in 30 years.
Now Ms Jean-Pierre will further make history by taking on the role of White House press secretary, President Joe Biden announced on 5 May. She previously served as the White House principal deputy press secretary under Jen Psaki, was formerly chief of staff for Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2020 campaign, and has led several briefings and press “gaggles” on Air Force One.