Top aides to President Biden were revealed to have secretly plotted to replace White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the first black and openly gay person to hold the position.
White House communications
The aides, led by de facto White House communications chief Anita Dunn, recruited outside allies to convince Jean-Pierre to step down due to concerns about her performance.
Despite the efforts, Jean-Pierre remained steadfast in her commitment to stay through the election, rejecting offers to leave for other positions.
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Tension in the White House
The revelation of the plan has caused tension within the White House, with conflicting reports on the support for Jean-Pierre and speculation on potential replacements.
The story highlights the dynamics and challenges within the Biden administration’s communications team.