The Biden administration has refuted claims of a covert internal plan to oust White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Deputy White House press secretary Andrew Bates dismissed allegations of a scheme orchestrated by senior advisers Anita Dunn and Jeff Zients to persuade Jean-Pierre to step down voluntarily. Bates vehemently denied these assertions, emphasizing that Jean-Pierre was never approached with such a message and highlighting the unwavering support she has received from Dunn and Zients.
According to sources, concerns were raised about Jean-Pierre's reliance on prepared answers from a binder during press briefings, which some viewed as inadequate in representing President Biden as he gears up for his re-election campaign. Bates defended Jean-Pierre's use of a binder, noting that it is a common practice among press secretaries.
