White House blames glitch for removing Jean-Pierre’s heated exchange with persistent reporter.

A Fiery Exchange at the White House

A fiery exchange between a reporter and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has caught the attention of many. The incident, which occurred during a live stream, mysteriously disappeared from the official recording.

Simon Ateba, a White House correspondent for Today News Africa, confronted Jean-Pierre on Monday, challenging her commitment to press freedom. The tension escalated as Ateba accused Jean-Pierre of discriminating against him for the past nine months.

Other reporters joined the discussion, questioning Ateba’s claims. Amidst the chaos, Jean-Pierre called on another reporter, attempting to move on.

Ateba persisted, demanding the opportunity to ask his question. The two engaged in a heated back-and-forth, with Jean-Pierre threatening to end the press briefing if the disruption continued.

Surprisingly, the entire exchange vanished from the live stream, only to be restored after Fox News inquired about its absence. The White House attributed the missing footage to a technical glitch with the encoder.

Ateba, however, expressed skepticism, suggesting that the removal was intentional. He shared his experiences of being marginalized and ignored by the White House for months.

Challenging the Status Quo

Ateba explained the consequences of speaking up, stating that those who make the comfortable uncomfortable are often sidelined. He highlighted the fear of others being associated with them, as it could impact their access to future press briefings and social events.

This incident is not the first time Jean-Pierre has faced criticism. In December 2022, she stormed out of a press briefing after Ateba demanded his turn to ask a question.

Karine Jean-Pierre just stormed out of the briefing room after losing her patience with a reporter. pic.twitter.com/OXU16xhNQZ

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) December 8, 2022

Transcript Alterations and Controversy

This recent incident follows a report by the Daily Wire, which revealed that the White House frequently edits transcripts of President Biden’s speeches and remarks. The alterations range from adding [sic] when Biden misspeaks to completely removing his confusing statements.

The views expressed in this piece are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Joseph Curl has covered politics for 35 years, including 12 years as White House correspondent for a national newspaper. He was also the a.m. editor of the Drudge Report for four years. Send tips to [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @josephcurl.