White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre angrily stormed out of a press briefing after being pressed by an African reporter on why he wasn’t being called on to ask a question.
This incident marks the latest clash between Jean-Pierre and Simon Ateba of Today News Africa, who accused the White House of discrimination for not allowing him to ask questions during briefings.
The confrontation led to Jean-Pierre ending the briefing and walking away, appearing angry. (Trending: Disgraced Democrat Sued For Sexual Assault)
‘We Can End This Briefing’: Karine Abandons The Podium After Simon Ateba Demands Question About African Leader
“It’s so, so crazy that you don’t take a question from an African journalist,” Ateba told the press secretary.
“Okay, we can end this briefing,” Jean-Pierre… pic.twitter.com/0nn4HVtFIJ
— AnalyzingAmerica (@AnalyzAmerica) December 3, 2023
“Can I ask you a follow-up on Angola?” Ateba asked National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.
“It is so surprising that you don’t take — you are receiving an African leader, but you can’t take a question from an African journalist,” Ateba said after being skipped over.
“OK, we can end this briefing right now,” Jean-Pierre said.
“We can end this briefing if it’s not going to be respectful here,” Jean-Pierre said. A reporter could be heard mumbling, “Oh, my God.”
“You are receiving an African leader, and you don’t take a question,” Ateba continued.
It's a shame that @WhiteHouse @PressSec Karine Jean-Pierre decided to abruptly end the press briefing rather than take a question from me after a year. Even when President Biden is hosting an African leader like the President of Angola today, the White House does not take a… pic.twitter.com/O8YfrzGa0L
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) November 30, 2023
“Thanks, everybody,” she said as she exited.
“No. Thanks, everybody,” she said as reporters attempted to ask questions.
“You’re incredibly rude. You’re being incredibly rude,” Jean-Pierre told Ateba.
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