Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called current press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s attack on Democrats ‘deplorable’ during an interview on ‘The View.’ The co-hosts of the show played a clip of Leavitt, who had made controversial remarks about the Democratic Party’s base, which she described as comprising ‘Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals.’ Jean-Pierre, who left the Democratic Party to become an independent, expressed her disapproval of Leavitt’s remarks, emphasizing that the White House should serve all Americans, not just one political faction. She drew a direct comparison to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 remarks about Donald Trump’s supporters, which had sparked significant controversy.
Jean-Pierre also criticized Leavitt’s recent post, in which she made a ‘your mom’ joke about a HuffPost reporter and stated that she would no longer accept ‘bulls—‘ questions. She stressed that the role of a press secretary is to maintain professionalism and respect for the press, even when there is disagreement. Her comments underscored her broader stance on the need for respect and integrity in political communications. Additionally, Jean-Pierre’s remarks were part of a larger discussion on her new book, ‘Independent,’ in which she details her departure from the Democratic Party and her views on the internal politics of the party.
Leavitt’s remarks have intensified the tension between the two press secretaries, highlighting the challenges in maintaining political neutrality and public trust. Jean-Pierre’s criticism has also drawn attention to the broader context of how political figures handle media interactions and the role of the press in shaping public perception. As both women represent different political stances, their public clashes reflect the deepening polarization within the political arena.