In a move that has sent ripples through the political landscape, Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary under President Joe Biden, announced her departure from the Democratic Party to become an Independent. This significant shift coincides with the upcoming release of her memoir, Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines, scheduled for publication on Oct. 21.
Jean-Pierre’s decision marks a departure from the traditional path of former press secretaries, who have historically transitioned into media or corporate roles. Instead, she joins a growing number of political figures embracing a non-partisan identity, reflecting a broader trend of disillusionment with the two-party system.
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