Posted on 08/14/2023 9:25:47 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Just when you thought the White House's messaging on the devastating Maui fire couldn't get any worse, Karine Jean-Pierre comes busting through the wall like the Kool-Aid man.
Joe Biden had already made a mess of things multiple times by the time the press secretary took the podium. As RedState reported, when asked by reporters on Sunday about the situation in Maui, including the federal government's response, Biden gleefully kept riding his bike while simply saying "We're looking at it." On Monday, he made matters even worse by smiling and shouting "No comment" at reporters when asked about the rising death toll and a possible visit to the area.
In light of that, a president should typically be able to trust his top comms official to not make matters worse, but when you have Karine Jean-Pierre at the helm, nothing is certain. As she opened her latest briefing, things immediately devolved into an embarrassing scene of incompetence.
Karine Jean-Pierre mispronounces Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono's name, calls her a "he," then mispronounces Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz's name pic.twitter.com/7nIEA7Xayd— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 14, 2023
Nothing says "we care" about those suffering like the White House not even knowing the names of both senators from Hawaii, and in the case of Sen. Mazie Hirono, not even knowing she's a woman. By no means am I a fan of Hirono as I think she's one of the worst politicians in America (and certainly one of the most vapid), but calling her a man is a bit harsh. Jean-Pierre's flubs make it seem like she did zero leg work, and in turn, that makes it seem as if the administration isn't taking the situation seriously. Rather, it's just an inconvenient speed bump in the middle of the president's current vacation schedule.
Honestly, how hard is it to double-check one's briefing notes before giving a statement to ensure proper pronunciation given the sensitive nature of the topic? Apparently, it's as hard as Joe Biden answering a question about the Maui fire without appearing like a cold-hearted sociopath. This administration certainly has its characters, and none of them are especially good at their jobs. That's been a running theme for a White House which campaigned on putting the "adults back in the room." If these are the adults, then let's reinstate the daycare.
What is even the strategy here? Is Biden this uncontrollable and his comms department this incompetent? Or is the White House full of people that are so arrogant that they don't even worry about optics anymore? It's probably a bit of both when you consider all angles.
Regardless, you've got at least 89 people dead (and likely many more deaths to be reported) and the administration is treating the Maui fire like a random political issue. It's jarring to see their lack of detail of care, and if this were a Republican president putting on this show, the deluge of negative stories about it from the press would be overwhelming.
Aw, and she’s been doing so well at about 9% competence rating and avoiding the truth 100%.
Should have said “If you had done your reporter homework and paid attention you’d know I already answered all of the Hawaii crisis questions you asked six months ago, before it all happened and I won’t repeat myself now.”
“Ms Jean-Pierre, I have been asked by a close friend to ask you this question:
Are you simply ‘acting’ stupid because you are, or is this your way to garner public sympathy for your Boss? My ‘friend’ is confused on your motives.”
I think she may have a point in insinuating that Mazie Hirono is a man...
IThat’s Maizie Horini and the place is Moai. LK is on top of it.
That’s Maizie Horini and the place is Moai. LK is on top of it.
Considering that she is a lesbian, there is no way she would misgender another person. So yes, the cat may be out of the bag.
On the other hand, she may actually have no idea who Hirono is.
Perfect for this position and arrogant black female racist lesbian with little or no experience
She learned how to put on her make up at ‘Clown School’
¨She learned how to put on her make up at ‘Clown School¨
She could not even come up with a decent clown face.
But he is a cold hearted sociopath. It's not even a matter of appearing that way.
On the Dana Loesch show I heard that she apparently called Schatz “Shart”. Nice one.
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