I had no idea that Karine Jean-Pierre is a lesbian. Will she replace Jen Psaki?
White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made history on Wednesday, becoming the first openly gay woman and only the second Black woman to ever lead a White House press briefing.
Answering reporters’ questions from the White House podium on Wednesday, Jean-Pierre said it was a “real honor just to be standing here today” and that she appreciated the “historic nature” of the moment.
“It’s not about one person, it’s about what we do on behalf of the American people,” the deputy press secretary said, adding that “clearly” President Joe Biden “believes that representation matters” and that she was proud to be part of the most diverse administration in U.S. history.
In addition to being the first openly gay spokeswoman to answer reporters’ questions from the podium, Jean-Pierre became the first Black woman in three decades to do so.
The first Black woman ever to lead a White House briefing was Judy Smith, who did so in 1991 as deputy press secretary to former President George H.W. Bush.
On Wednesday, Smith embraced Jean-Pierre in a momentous passing of the baton.
Late last year, Smith told Yahoo News that she “didn’t think” about the historic position she was in “at the time” and was focused on the “incredible opportunity” of working at the White House.
“I didn’t understand the significance of what that was, getting up, briefing at that moment, seeing a Black woman behind the podium, speaking on behalf of the president to the American public,” Smith said.
Smith’s work later inspired the hit Shonda Rhimes TV show “Scandal.”
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 50 | May 29, 2021 3:19 AM
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I had no clue either, but she’s very attractive and I love listening to her when she’s on MSNBC. I love Psaki as well, but let’s be clear: Nobody will ever beat Josh Earnest.
by Anonymous | reply 2 | May 27, 2021 4:50 PM
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She used to be a regular commentator on MSNBC.
This is a HUGE step up!
by Anonymous | reply 3 | May 27, 2021 4:51 PM
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O.M.G.
Is she married to (former) Datalounge fave Suzanne Malvaux from CNN???
I REALLY had no idea about this!
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 4 | May 27, 2021 4:52 PM
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I just read that Karine and Suzanne also have an adopted daughter together.
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 5 | May 27, 2021 4:57 PM
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Is it awkward that Karine was Kamala Harris' former Chief of Staff?
Kamala and Suzanne look a lot alike!
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 6 | May 27, 2021 4:59 PM
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She's stunning and well spoken. If we must lose Psaki, then I'm relieved she will be her replacement.
by Anonymous | reply 7 | May 27, 2021 5:01 PM
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Oh for fucks sake, Americans, it's all about race and identity with the American media, isnt it? Now it is even historic to be the Second of a minority de jour to be in a certain position. All the article talks about is her identity and how diverse Bidens administration is. I guess she was only hired because she is a black lesbian.
by Anonymous | reply 8 | May 27, 2021 5:03 PM
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Shut up, Defacto Sock at R8
by Anonymous | reply 9 | May 27, 2021 5:06 PM
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Is this the adopted daughter?
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 10 | May 27, 2021 5:08 PM
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She doesn’t quite have the look for this position! 🤡
by Anonymous | reply 11 | May 27, 2021 5:09 PM
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R4, why do you say that Suzanne Malveaux is a "former" DL fave?
by Anonymous | reply 12 | May 27, 2021 5:09 PM
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She's lovely, and if she's as smart and sharp with words as Psaki she'll be a big benefit to the Biden administration.
by Anonymous | reply 13 | May 27, 2021 5:11 PM
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Oh, R12.
How the threads on Datalounge used to abound, talking about Suzanne when she was on CNN.
I think this was about 10 years ago.
Not sure why she fell out of favor. Maybe because she's no longer on-air and visible.
But she really used to be the talk of the town.
And remember, it's SU-ZAAAWWWWWN, not SOO-ZANN.
by Anonymous | reply 14 | May 27, 2021 5:12 PM
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8- You got to be White and British/"European". I know the clarion call of a hating, "I don't see colour", racist , white Britisher when I see and hear it. What with being Black and British for fifty years and pissed off with the "we are the least racist country in the world" fuckry that your type loves to spew superior. Just remember every dirty trick theat the U.S knows, it learned from Momma Britain. And White Supremacy comes , not from the Americas, but EUROPE. Know thyself, heal thyself. Use lotion.
by Anonymous | reply 15 | May 27, 2021 5:14 PM
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R4 Attractive lesbian couple
by Anonymous | reply 16 | May 27, 2021 5:21 PM
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R14, I discovered DL in 2005, so I've been here more than 10 years and don't recall seeing threads discussing Suzanne Malveaux "abound". She is still on CNN, I just saw her there maybe a week ago (I don't watch CNN regularly). Maybe you're thinking of Soledad O'Brien, who left CNN several years ago?
by Anonymous | reply 17 | May 27, 2021 5:26 PM
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Why would Jen Psaki bet getting replaced already? She's only a few month into her role and has been doing an amazing job thus far.
by Anonymous | reply 18 | May 27, 2021 6:14 PM
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[quote] Why would Jen Psaki bet getting replaced already?
She's not being replaced.
Karine was just filling in for the day.
But who knows? Maybe they're "auditioning" potential spokespeople, for when Jen Psaki inevitably leaves.
by Anonymous | reply 19 | May 27, 2021 7:32 PM
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[Quote]I discovered DL in 2005, so I've been here more than 10 years and don't recall seeing threads discussing Suzanne Malveaux "abound".
R17 There are a bunch of old threads about her, mostly from the late aughts. I've attached one of those old ones below.
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 20 | May 27, 2021 7:40 PM
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Lol R20.
That thread has 770 replies!!
by Anonymous | reply 21 | May 27, 2021 7:42 PM
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Psaki is likely to have to be replaced as she recently said that she could not see herself doing the job long term, and I think mentioned another year or so in the role. Shame, she’s good, but I’m sure Karine is up to the job.
by Anonymous | reply 23 | May 27, 2021 7:53 PM
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I like her already. I can see why Suzanne Malveaux became attracted to her.
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 24 | May 27, 2021 7:54 PM
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Well, Scissor me timbers!
by Anonymous | reply 25 | May 27, 2021 7:56 PM
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R15, I think that R8 is German. Hence, his signature "GermanGayGuy."
However, people have accused that poster of being a fraud, and not really German.
So most likely, he's just a troll.
Just ignore it.
by Anonymous | reply 27 | May 27, 2021 8:09 PM
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R27 My pronouns are he/him!
by Anonymous | reply 28 | May 27, 2021 8:21 PM
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She's the one who protected Kamala Harris against a madman!
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 29 | May 27, 2021 8:25 PM
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I know it’s not right to judge someone by their appearance, but she is so adorable that I automatically like her.
by Anonymous | reply 30 | May 27, 2021 8:26 PM
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12% Population, 99% Representation! NOW!
by Anonymous | reply 31 | May 27, 2021 8:28 PM
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R5 *sigh* I knew what her partner was going to look like before I even clicked on the picture.
Famous black LGBTQ people almost always insist on having someone white for a partner. Talk about self-hate.
by Anonymous | reply 32 | May 27, 2021 8:30 PM
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[quote] Famous black LGBTQ people almost always insist on having someone white for a partner.
I think Suzanne Malveaux is part black.
She has light skin and light eyes, but she also has African heritage.
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 33 | May 27, 2021 8:34 PM
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[quote]Why would Jen Psaki bet getting replaced already? She's only a few month into her role and has been doing an amazing job thus far.
[quote]But who knows? Maybe they're "auditioning" potential spokespeople, for when Jen Psaki inevitably leaves.
She has already said she's leaving next year.
She only agreed to take it for a year.
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 34 | May 27, 2021 8:35 PM
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Suzanne and Suzette Malveaux.
Are they twins, or just sisters?
They look so much alike!
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 35 | May 27, 2021 8:37 PM
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R32, r33 is correct. She identifies as black.
[Quote]Malveaux was born in Lansing, Michigan, into a New Orleans-based family, with parents both of Louisiana Creole origin: their roots are of French, Spanish, and African descent. Malveaux has stated that different members of her family identify as white, biracial, and/or black, and that she considers herself black.
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 36 | May 27, 2021 8:41 PM
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I don’t usually say anything negative GermanGayGuy, but does anyone else find it strange that someone with nationality/sexual orientation/gender identity as his name tag is critical of others for focusing on identity.
Also what a gorgeous power couple!
by Anonymous | reply 37 | May 27, 2021 8:43 PM
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Can we just stop for a second and appreciate that our government is, at least for the moment, not being run by crass self-dealing, divisive demagogues who want to replace representative democracy with a tinpot dictatorship?
Aaaaahhhh. Feels gooooood. Will the feeling last? Probably not.
by Anonymous | reply 38 | May 27, 2021 8:46 PM
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Karine Jean-Pierre, 43, born in Fort-de-France, Martinique. Domestic partner: Suzanne Malveaux. They have a daughter.
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 39 | May 27, 2021 8:47 PM
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R37 Haha, you are kind of correct. I picked it because of the alliterations and because it rolls easily off the tongue. I knew that people here would call me GGG and that it hightens my status as a DL fave.
by Anonymous | reply 40 | May 27, 2021 8:49 PM
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Suzanne M. Malveaux has an identical twin named Suzette M. Malveaux.
Suzanne Malveaux has stated that different members of her family identify as white, biracial, and/or black, and that she considers herself black as does Suzette.
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 41 | May 27, 2021 8:51 PM
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Is Suzette a lesbian too?
by Anonymous | reply 42 | May 27, 2021 8:52 PM
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R42 According to the old thread I attached in r20, she is. (It's r16 in the old thread.)
[Quote]She and her twin sister were part of the Gay scene in DC and I use to double date with my lover at the time and she and her lover.
[Quote]She is extemely sweet and rather on the soft butch side off camera which was not an appeal to me but seemed to make her very popular with the DC lesbians.
by Anonymous | reply 43 | May 27, 2021 9:15 PM
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GGG is a racist POS. I didn’t believe it at first, and I thought he was probably just a lonely incel, but no, he’s a racist troll with a few sock puppet accounts.
by Anonymous | reply 44 | May 27, 2021 10:53 PM
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Why doesn't Karine appear on MSNBC any more?
by Anonymous | reply 46 | May 28, 2021 2:06 AM
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Suzanne and Suzette. Those blacks are trippin'.
by Anonymous | reply 48 | May 28, 2021 3:34 AM
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R18 amazing job? Every answer is "Ill have to circle back to you on that". Absolute incompetant. Does Biden make all his picks by checking boxes?
by Anonymous | reply 49 | May 28, 2021 3:35 AM
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Sort of on topic, but I know twin sisters who are both lesbians. One always was; the other dated men and then met the woman who turned her for life.
by Anonymous | reply 50 | May 29, 2021 3:19 AM
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