White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre promoted to senior adviser

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to senior adviser to the president while retaining her current duties, as reported by ABC News. Jeff Zients, the president’s chief of staff, stated, “Karine has been a trusted advisor to the President” and her advice will be vital moving forward.
Jean-Pierre will begin her new role immediately and is the first press secretary in decades to hold both titles until Biden’s administration ends. The move also shows increased influence by communications and press staff in the White House.