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Karine Jean-Pierre claims ‘war politics’ is the reason for Hunter Biden pardon
National, New York Post

Karine Jean-Pierre claims ‘war politics’ is the reason for Hunter Biden pardon

By Steven Nelson | New York Post White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre repeatedly claimed Monday that President Biden pardoned his son Hunter because “war politics” prompted Hunter’s prosecution on gun and tax fraud charges — while insisting the Justice Department is not broadly politically biased, as President-elect Donald Trump claims. Jean-Pierre fielded fiery questions aboard Air Force One from journalists as Biden, 82, flew to Angola for an official visit following the Sunday night pardon. “The president took an action because of how politically infected these cases were,” Jean-Pierre told incredulous members of the press pool. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE NEW YORK POST
President Biden promotes press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to new top role
Fox News

President Biden promotes press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to new top role

By  Lindsay Kornick  | Fox News White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre received a promotion to senior adviser to the president Monday. "Karine has been a trusted advisor to the President and all of us here at the White House since day one. Her counsel will be critical to get as much done as possible for the American people in the coming months," White House chief of staff Jeff Zients told ABC News. ABC News reported Jean-Pierre would begin the role "effective immediately" while still maintaining her job as press secretary. This would be the first time in decades a press secretary has also served as a senior adviser. A White House official also told ABC News how "her promotion shows the faith that Biden has in her, as well as his commitment to having diverse and int...