The Gist Karine Jean-Pierre: "Independent," Evasion, and the Party She Says Left Her
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Oct 29, 2025 
Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary and author of "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House Outside the Party Lines," shares her journey of political independence. She discusses her heartbreak over Biden's campaign, the internal strife within the Democratic Party, and how complacency can arise from abundance. Jean-Pierre critiques the party's failures in inclusivity and messaging, particularly regarding the LGBTQ community, while emphasizing the need for civic engagement and a unified front for 2024.
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Convert Concern Into Organized Political Power
- Organize and elect officials who will use power to help vulnerable people rather than merely campaigning on ideals.
- Turn private donations and public organizing into elected power that funds global aid and domestic protections.
Independence Framed As Conversation Starter
- Karine Jean-Pierre frames her independence as a response to party failures and public disillusionment rather than a rejection of Democratic ideology.
- She positions herself outside the two-party system to spark conversation about representation and democratic renewal.
Visibility From Press Secretary Role Informs Move
- Jean-Pierre references her prominent public role as White House press secretary and the visibility that entailed.
- She uses that background to explain why her shift to independence aims to reach many Americans.
