Karine Jean-Pierre: Americans Won’t Hear From Biden Because He Did An Interview Last Week
On 5/12/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “on Title 42, really quickly. You know, the President has answered questions about Title 42. But we haven’t seen him do — hold a formal event to talk about this. He had that meeting yesterday with Blinken and Austin and Mayorkas, which was behind closed doors. Why not have the President out there speaking about Title 42 and the expectations that people should have around it?”
KJP: So the President took more than 40 questions just this week alone.
Reporter: That’s not an event.
KJP: Well — no, no, no. But he — he took your questions twice this week and answered many of — many of those questions on Title 42. He answered the questions that you all asked, and I think that’s an opportunity for the — for the American people to hear directly from him.
A week ago today, he sat down and had a one-on-one — one-on-one interview with one of — one of your — one of — one of your colleagues here — not here but, clearly, in one of the networks here — and talked — was asked about Title 42. So the American people have heard from the President.
Jean-Pierre: Illegal Aliens Don’t Need To Hear From Biden Because “Mayorkas Is A Powerful Messenger”
Reporter: And then one more follow-up on Title 42. You said that the American people have heard directly from the President. Why haven’t migrants heard a message from the President or the Vice President — either of them — explaining the new rules or reiterating, you know, what the Secretary said yesterday: not to come here if you’re not going to qualify for asylum? Wh- — where are they in terms of communicating with the people who are trying to come in?
KJP: I think hearing from Secretary Mayorkas is a powerful messenger. He was at the border. He has — was here for more than 50 minutes taking all of your questions. He’s been on TV doing kind of a ro- — round robin today and other days as well this week. And he’s been very clear what the message is to — to migrants who are coming.
Jean-Pierre Claims Biden Has Been “Very Clear” On Illegal Immigration “For The Past Two Years
“Look, our message has been very clear for the past — past couple of weeks, especially as we’ve been putting this plan together, really, for the past — past two years, which is: We got a robust plan in place … the President said on the first day that he walked into this administration, putting forth a piece of legislation that is comprehensive.”
KJP Mother’s Day: “Mama” will always be my favorite title, Zeke next year Happy Father’s Day
KJP said, “As much as I love serving as Press Secretary for the President of the United States, getting the word — or being the name “Mama” will always be my favorite title. So it is a special day for many of us. I am sure people here in this room understand. And so, with that, Happy Mother’s Day.
And, Zeke, I know this time next year, we’ll be saying soon-to-be Happy Father’s Day for you. So, very exciting.”
Top Biden Advisor Mitch Landrieu: “Equity Is Really Important To The President”
Reporter: Secretary Buttigieg has appeared where you’re standing now and discussed how federal funds will be used to redesign urban areas that are assessed to contain infrastructure that was racist in its original design and its original execution. Are you collaborating with him on that effort? Are any of the infrastructure funds you’re talking about being used for that purpose?
MR. LANDRIEU: Well, as you know, equity is really important to the President of the United States for the very simple reason that he thinks that unless we go forward together, it’s hard to go forward at all — so, first thing to remember. And this administration believes that diversity is a great strength, not a weakness, and that if we’re going to do all of this stuff, it’s not just a matter of trust; it’s — it’s a matter of numbers as well.
Amid Crisis At Southern Border, White House Press Briefing Opens With Focus On “Infrastructure”
KJP: Today, we have Mayor Landrieu — Mitch Landrieu, Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator — who is here to talk about one of the President’s favorite things: Infrastructure Week. In fact, he loves this week or this —
MR. LANDRIEU: Decade.
KJP: — decade, right? He calls it “Infrastructure Decade.” So that’s what the President has coined it to be.
So, Mitch, the podium is yours.
MR. LANDRIEU: Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
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