Karine Jean-Pierre Plays Cleanup For Biden After He Bizarrely Lied About Secret “Deal” With Speaker
Reporter: I just wanted to loop back on yesterday. I think there was some confusion over the President’s remarks the day before when he referenced a deal. Do you have any more clarity about What the President was referring to in that situation?
KJP: I mean, look, what we were — what we were really referring to is that the Speaker’s — the — Speaker McCarthy’s public comments. Really.
Reporter: So, there’s no — just be clear, there’s no behind-the-scenes deal? You were just saying — the President was just saying, you know: We’ve seen the Speaker say that he supports Ukraine aid, we’ve seen Republicans say they support Ukraine aid, so we think there’s an agreement, even though we haven’t had a private discussion.
KJP: Look, I’m not going to go into depth. What I’m — I’m going to let the — the President’s word stand and I’m not going to elaborate on it. What I will say is that what we are always going to show and point to, as the Admiral did just moments ago as he was standing by this lectern — is that the Speaker — Speaker McCarthy has been very clear about this: that he had — that he wants to make sure that Ukraine continues to get the weapons support — and I’m paraphrasing here — that — that they need
Karine Jean-Pierre, John Kirby Open Press Briefing With Cringeworthy Jokes About Taylor Swift
KJP: … your foreign policy questions. I should say that our conversation back in the back — (laughter) — should I call you out?
MR. KIRBY: Don’t (inaudible).
KJP: (Inaudible).
Reporter: Tell us more. (Laughter.)
MR. KIRBY: She probably will.
KJP: I don’t know. We didn’t — wasn’t sure if you knew who Taylor Swift is.
MR. KIRBY: I know who Taylor Swift is. (Laughter.)
KJP: All right.
MR. KIRBY: Apparently, she’s dating a football player.
KJP: Yes. Yes.
Reporter: Do you have the inside scoop on that?
Reporter: That’s, like, the biggest story of the week, John. (Laughter.) That’s, like, the biggest story of the week.
KJP: Right? That’s what we —
Reporter: Anything you can tell us on that front would be welcome.
KJP: On that front. Oh, you know. All the gossip here.
Reporter: Does President Biden think it’s real? (Laughter.)
MR. KIRBY: The relationship? I — you know, in the vernacular of the National Security Council, I can neither confirm nor deny those reports. (Laughter.)
Reporter: Will you take the question?
MR. KIRBY: I will happily take the question back to our analysts.
Karine Jean-Pierre Snaps At Reporter Who Asked For Two Questions After Being Ignored For Months
Reporter: Thank you very much, Karine. Mr. Kirby, I’m getting a chance after four months, so I hope I can ask just two questions.
MR. KIRBY: That’s up to Karine. (Laughter.)
KJP: Right? I mean, after that statement, maybe you just get one question.
Reporter: So, should I combine them? What should I do?
MR. KIRBY: Just —
KJP: I think you’re wasting our time, sir. Can you please ask a question?
Karine Jean-Pierre Plugs “Bidenomics” Even As Prices Are Up By 17.4% Since Biden Took Office
Reporter: Does the Speaker’s support for an impeachment proceeding against President Biden affect the President’s and Democrats’ instinct to — not to help him with a lifeline now?
KJP: So, I can’t speak for Democrats — right? — that is something — Democrats in the House. That’s something that they have to … As it relates to the impeachment, we’ve been very clear … there is no evidence — no evidence. But still, they want to move forward with an impeachment … That’s what the President is going to do. He’s going to continue to figure out how we’re going to lower costs for the American people. That’s Bidenomics.
Reporter: The President’s son, Hunter, pleaded not guilty to a gun charge in court today. Does the White House have a comment on that? Has the President been in touch with son about it?
KJP: So, here’s what I’ll say about that — and I’ve said this many times; you’ve heard it from the President — the President loves h- — his son. He’s going to continue to support him as he rebuilds his — his life. I’m not going to speak to any private conversations that this president has with any member of his family. That is private.
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KJP Cleanup Biden Secret “Deal” With Speaker, Kirby Jokes About Taylor Swift