Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is leaving the Democratic Party and promoting a new book expected to offer insight into her time serving under President Joe Biden.
“Independent,” Jean-Pierre’s upcoming tome, vows to deliver a hard-hitting analysis of “America’s broken two-party system,” while urging readers to “embrace life as Independents,” the Hachette Book Group announced Wednesday.
A description of “Independent” indicates Jean-Pierre elected to leave the Democratic Party — a decision she didn’t take “lightly” — after Biden dropped out of the presidential election and Trump returned to office.
“She takes us through the three weeks that led to Biden’s abandoning his bid for a second term and the betrayal by the Democratic Party that led to his decision,” according to the publisher.
Jean-Pierre is one of many associates who was close to the former president when whispers of his cognitive decline came to a head during a June 2024 debate in which the Democrat struggled to make sense.
Biden left the race in July, with supporters and critics wondering if his inner circle had experienced similar lapses.
Jean-Pierre posted a video on Instagram on Wednesday promoting her book.
“This book, ‘Independent,’ is about looking outside of boxes, not just always being in a partisan stance,” said the 50-year-old from Queens.
Jean-Pierre was the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary. She assumed the position after Jen Psaki left the Biden administration in 2022 for a high-profile gig with MSNBC.
Prior to working with Biden, Jean-Pierre worked on both of President Barack Obama’s winning campaigns and served as chief of staff for Kamala Harris during her vice presidential run.
Her book will be released Oct. 21.
Originally Published: June 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM EDT
