### Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party, Registers as Independent

In a surprising turn of events, former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, renowned for her prominent role in Democratic politics and her pivotal position within the Biden administration, has announced her departure from the Democratic Party. Jean-Pierre will be registering as an independent, a move highlighted in a press release for her forthcoming book.

The decision to become an Independent was not made lightly, according to the press release from Hachette, the publisher of Jean-Pierre's new book titled "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines." The book, scheduled for release in October, details her reasons for urging Americans to move beyond traditional party lines and consider life as Independents.

The book's description critically examines the Democratic Party's decisions over the summer of 2024, including what Jean-Pierre describes as the "betrayal" that led to President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race. Jean-Pierre expresses that her transition into an independent stance is a response to this and other events.

Jean-Pierre served as the White House press secretary from 2022 until the end of Biden's term, following Jen Psaki's departure. She broke historical barriers as the first Black woman and the first openly gay person to hold the position. Before her tenure in the White House, Jean-Pierre had an extensive career working with top Democrats, including her role as chief of staff to then-vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her work during Barack Obama's presidential campaigns.

In a statement for Legacy Lit, a division of Hatchette, Jean-Pierre elaborated on her transformation from serving as a spokesperson for the President of the United States to becoming a private citizen concerned about the future. She emphasized the necessity for Americans to eschew rigid partisan affiliations, which she referred to as “boxes,” in confronting the nation's challenges.

The Democratic National Committee and a spokesperson for President Biden have both declined to comment on Jean-Pierre’s decision. With her new book and a clear message, Jean-Pierre is advocating for a significant shift in how Americans engage with politics, as she herself transitions to a new political identity.

In a personal Instagram video, Jean-Pierre encouraged people to "follow their own compass," promoting the idea of moving beyond partisanship and thinking independently.