Karine Jean-Pierre Releases Memoir Critiquing US Two-Party System

Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary for President Joe Biden, has published a memoir titled "Independent," detailing her growing disillusionment with the two-party system and her departure from the Democratic Party. She defends Biden against claims of cognitive decline, attributing his poor debate performance in 2024 to illness and exhaustion, and expresses heartbreak over the party's treatment of Biden leading to his withdrawal from the presidential race. Jean-Pierre criticizes both parties but focuses her ire on Democrats for their internal pressures and mean-spirited conduct. Her book explores the frustrations she witnessed within the White House, including hostile media scrutiny and internal conflicts, and advocates for political independence as a path to authentic civic engagement. Through candid interviews and public appearances, Jean-Pierre emphasizes the widespread disillusionment among Americans and argues for a political ideology grounded in personal beliefs rather than strict party affiliation. While her critique challenges the status quo, some reviewers find her arguments for independence less revolutionary and more motivational, leaving readers questioning the broader implications.