#shorts On 12/9/2022, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “Senator Sinema didn’t travel with the President earlier this week to Arizona. So, do you know when the last time that they spoke was?”

MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I don’t have — I don’t have a — the last time that they spoke. So, don’t have anything to share with you at this time on that piece.

Reporter: And while he was in Arizona, he called her, quote, “a tremendous advocate for the people of Arizona and a leader in so many issues important to the state.” End quote. Does he regret making that statement, which could —

MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Not at all.

Reporter: — be viewed as an endorsement, given today’s news?

MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I mean, he says this about many congressional members when he visits …

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