In a move that has sent shockwaves through American political circles, Karine Jean-Pierre has announced her departure from the Democratic Party, declaring herself an independent.
The 50-year-old former senior adviser to Joe Biden and chief of staff to Kamala Harris made the unexpected revelation on Wednesday, igniting speculation across Washington. Though the full details remain unknown, Jean-Pierre claims everything began to unravel during the final three weeks of Biden's last presidential run, culminating in a decisive incident that led her to declare independence. Here's what we know about why the first gay Black immigrant woman to stand at the White House podium as Press Secretary is walking away from her party.
