Reporter confronts KJP’s Press Secretary for smirking, refuses to acknowledge them.
Reporter Lets KJP Have It After Press Secretary Smirks, Says ‘I’m Not Calling on You’
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has a habit of ignoring reporters from news outlets that challenge the Biden administration’s narrative. But during a recent press briefing, one reporter decided to fight back.
Steven Nelson, a reporter from the New York Post, called out Jean-Pierre for not calling on him in a long time. Jean-Pierre, with a smirk on her face, responded by saying she wouldn’t be calling on him that day.
Nelson refused to back down, accusing Jean-Pierre of disrespecting a free and independent media by blacklisting one of the country’s largest and most widely read newspapers. Jean-Pierre simply maintained her smirk and raised her eyebrows, unintentionally acknowledging Nelson’s grievance.
KJP completely freezes out @NYPost‘s @StevenNelson10, stating with a smirk that “I’m not calling on you today!”
Nelson hit back: “You should be ashamed of that! That shows disrespect to a free and independent media! It’s blasphemous to one of our country’s largest & widely read… pic.twitter.com/5Ld1Awb2jU
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) October 11, 2023
Similar to President Joe Biden, Jean-Pierre seems to have acquired her position without much competence or tact. She has a history of giving non-answers and rudely dismissing certain reporters.
For example, she bolted from the podium when a reporter pressed her on Biden’s interactions with his son’s foreign business associates. She also called on Fox News’ Peter Doocy but refused to answer his question about illegal border crossings. And when a reporter from Pakistan asked if he could ask two questions after being ignored for months, Jean-Pierre snapped at him.
It’s clear that Jean-Pierre’s behavior raises concerns about her respect for a free and independent press. In contrast, former President Donald Trump engaged with the media, even when labeling them as “fake news.” The differences between the Trump and Biden administrations on transparency and work ethic are stark.
While Jean-Pierre may deserve some pity for her role in defending the president’s policies, her behavior and close relationship with the establishment media only reinforce the charge of contempt for a free press. It’s clear that the Biden administration lacks the transparency and work ethic of its predecessor.
Despite the challenges, Jean-Pierre has managed to profit from her position, as seen by the dinner held in her honor attended by prominent media personalities. However, her actions only further undermine the credibility of the administration and its commitment to a free and independent press.
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Moreover, her job also involves a strange combination of caretaking and damage control. For instance, she interrupted an incoherent Biden during a press conference in Vietnam, putting an end to one of the most humiliating and comical public appearances by a president in U.S. history.
While Jean-Pierre may have gained admission to the club of the powerful, her behavior and close relationship with the establishment media only reinforce the charge of contempt for a free and independent press. In contrast, former President Donald Trump engaged with the media, even when labeling them as “fake news.”
The differences between the Trump and Biden administrations on transparency and work ethic are stark. Trump was transparent and worked tirelessly, while Biden seldom takes questions and appears disengaged.
It’s clear that Jean-Pierre serves as one of Biden’s ablest representatives, protecting him from reporters’ questions and contributing to the lack of transparency in his administration.
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How does Karine Jean-Pierre’s behavior towards reporters who challenge the administration’s narrative reflect on the Biden administration’s approach to a free and independent press?
The recent incident involving White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and New York Post reporter Steven Nelson highlights a concerning trend in the Biden administration’s approach to the press. Jean-Pierre has developed a habit of ignoring reporters from news outlets that challenge the administration’s narrative, raising questions about her respect for a free and independent press.
During a press briefing, Nelson called out Jean-Pierre for not calling on him in a long time. In response, Jean-Pierre smirked and declared that she wouldn’t be calling on him that day. Nelson refused to back down and accused Jean-Pierre of disrespecting a free and independent media by blacklisting one of the country’s largest and most widely read newspapers. Jean-Pierre’s smirk and raised eyebrows unintentionally acknowledged Nelson’s grievance.
This incident is not an isolated event. Jean-Pierre has a history of giving non-answers and rudely dismissing certain reporters. She hastily left the podium when a reporter pressed her on Biden’s interactions with his son’s foreign business associates. She also called on Fox News’ Peter Doocy but refused to answer his question about illegal border crossings. Additionally, she snapped at a reporter from Pakistan who asked if he could ask two questions after being ignored for months.
Comparing Jean-Pierre’s behavior to former President Donald Trump’s engagement with the media reveals stark differences in transparency and work ethic between the two administrations. Despite labeling the media as “fake news,” Trump maintained a level of interaction with them that Jean-Pierre seems to lack.
While Jean-Pierre may receive sympathy for her role in defending the president’s policies, her behavior and close relationship with the establishment media only serve to reinforce the perception of contempt for a free press. The Biden administration’s lack of transparency and work ethic is evident when compared to its predecessor.
Ironically, Jean-Pierre has managed to benefit from her position, as seen by the dinner held in her honor attended by prominent media personalities. However, her actions only undermine the credibility of the administration and its commitment to a free and independent press.
In conclusion, the incident between Karine Jean-Pierre and Steven Nelson sheds light on a concerning trend in the Biden administration’s treatment of the press. Jean-Pierre’s habit of ignoring reporters and the dismissive demeanor she displayed during the press briefing raise questions about her respect for a free and independent media. The differences in transparency and work ethic between the current administration and its predecessor are pronounced. It is crucial to have a press secretary who upholds the principles of a free press and fosters a healthy relationship with the media.
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