Karine Jean-Pierre is the first White House Press Secretary to be what?

Karine Jean-Pierre is the first White House Press Secretary to be what?

On May 5, 2022, President Joe Biden appointed Karine Jean-Pierre, 44, to replace Jen Psaki as spokeswoman, making her the first Black woman and first openly gay person to hold the high-profile position. Psaki’s last day as press secretary will be May 13. She is expected to take an on-air role with MSNBC.