"In Independent, out Tuesday from Legacy Lit, the former White House press secretary offers a candid, unsparing view of what she calls a "five-alarm fire" threatening American democracy. Through a blend of memoir and political analysis, Jean-Pierre chronicles how she rose inside government, why she left the Democratic Party, and what she believes must change if the country is to survive the authoritarian turn ushered in by President Donald Trump's return to power."
"I've learned how to keep my cool in the face of turmoil, But now that our democracy hangs in the balance, those days of channeling the thoughts and decisions of others are over. I am free to speak for myself, ready to tell what I've seen, and eager to say what I think. Jean-Pierre, the first Black, immigrant, and out LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House press secretary, writes like somebody unburdened by constraints."
Karine Jean-Pierre portrays American democracy as facing a "five-alarm fire" that threatens the country's survival. The account blends personal history and political analysis, tracing her rise inside government and explaining why she left the Democratic Party. She highlights actions by the Trump administration that she views as authoritarian, including allowing Elon Musk to fire tens of thousands of federal workers and turning deportation into a twisted reality show. The current approach is framed as openly authoritarian and aligned with Project 2025, placing vulnerable communities under attack. She emphasizes a shift toward speaking for herself and urges change to protect democratic institutions.
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