White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to Senator Bernie Sanders' recent statement about the Democratic Party's relationship with working-class people. Sanders had expressed his belief that the party had 'abandoned' this demographic, leading to a disconnect that contributed to their electoral losses.
In her remarks, Jean-Pierre acknowledged Sanders' perspective but emphasized that the White House respectfully disagrees with his assessment. She highlighted President Joe Biden's commitment to supporting the working class through pro-union policies and initiatives aimed at creating jobs.
