Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took to MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend: Primetime’ to defend her actions and statements during her time serving under President Joe Biden, declining to express regret for anything she said while in the role. During the interview, which was part of her ongoing media tour promoting her new book, she was challenged by co-host Ayman Mohyeldin to provide a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ response to whether she had any regrets about her comments on Biden’s behalf. Jean-Pierre instead emphasized her pride in her role and the honor of representing Biden as a Black, queer woman in the position. She also addressed recent criticisms of her defense of Biden’s cognitive abilities, stating that she was speaking for the president and that she did her best in the job, acknowledging that mistakes were made but insisting she would not take anything back.
In the interview, Jean-Pierre faced questions about her past support for Biden’s ability to serve despite his controversial debate performance, which led to his removal from the Democratic ticket in 2024. She defended her statements, reiterating that she was representing Biden’s position and that she believed the president was still capable of leading. The interview also touched on her broader media tour to promote her book, which has sparked mixed reactions, with some critics calling her responses platitudinous or lacking depth. Despite the scrutiny, Jean-Pierre maintained her stance, emphasizing her commitment to the role and her belief in Biden’s leadership, even as she acknowledged the challenges and critiques faced by the administration.