In a swift response to claims made by The New York Post, the Biden administration has forcefully denied the existence of a secret internal plot to remove White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Deputy White House press secretary Andrew Bates dismissed the allegations as "wildly false."

According to The Post's sources, the alleged plan involved longtime Biden senior adviser Anita Dunn, supported by White House chief of staff Jeff Zients, recruiting prominent outside Democrats to persuade Jean-Pierre to voluntarily step down. However, Bates categorically rejected these claims, asserting that Jean-Pierre was never approached with such a message.

Bates further defended Jean-Pierre, emphasizing her dedication to her role, stating that she spends four hours each day preparing for her press briefings. He also pointed out that the use of binders by press secretaries is a common practice and questioned why Jean-Pierre was being singled out for criticism.

The sources cited by The Post suggested that Jean-Pierre's tendency to rely on prepared answers and notes from her binder was a point of contention among her bosses. It was reportedly perceived as insufficient when making the case for President Biden as he began his re-election campaign.

These insiders claimed that the plan included influential individuals known to Jean-Pierre, who would encourage her to consider leaving around the same tenure as previous press secretaries. However, the sources also indicated that the effort to facilitate her departure was unlikely to be successful. One source acknowledged that Jean-Pierre had consistently expressed her intention to stay in her role until the next election.

Two sources highlighted concerns about Jean-Pierre's ability to provide quick-thinking pushback and suggested she had a limited understanding of the issues. However, despite these criticisms, Jean-Pierre maintained that she is doing an "amazing job."

The White House's denial of the alleged plot comes amidst challenging times for President Biden's re-election campaign. While no evidence has been provided to substantiate the internal scheme, the matter raises questions about leadership and diversity within the administration.

It is noteworthy that a previous report by NBC News revealed that Jean-Pierre had rejected a job offer from EMILYs List, a pro-abortion group, in December. An email exchange shared with The Post indicated that Dunn, the Biden senior adviser, had acknowledged that Jean-Pierre was not planning to leave her position anytime soon.

As the Biden administration continues to face scrutiny, it remains to be seen how these latest developments will impact the White House's communication strategy and its efforts to project a unified front.