Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki departs the role later this month, President Joe Biden announced in a statement Thursday, May 5, 2022 becoming the first black and openly LGBTQ person to hold the position. Jean-Pierre currently serves as the White House's principal deputy press secretary. "Karine not only brings the … [Read more...] about Karine Jean-Pierre to become White House press secretary, the first black and openly LGBTQ person in the role