Angry Karine Jean-Pierre Storms Out of White House

The White House press briefing room is where the White House press secretary holds daily briefings with the media.

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On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Karine Jean-Pierre angrily stormed out of the White House press briefing after being pressed by an African reporter on why he wasn't being called on to ask a question.

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Simon Ateba, a White House correspondent for Today News Africa, has accused the White House of discrimination for not allowing him to ask any questions during the briefings.

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The press was shocked by Jean-Pierre's outburst and some reporters accused her of being unprofessional.

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The White House has not commented on the incident.

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The incident has damaged Karine Jean-Pierre's reputation and has raised questions about the White House's relationship with the press.

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It is unclear how the incident will affect future White House press briefings.

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Karine Jean-Pierre returned to the White House press briefing room on Friday, December 1, 2023, but did not take any questions from reporters.

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