Karine Jean-Pierre, the first Black and openly gay White House press secretary, has been overshadowed by a lower-ranking official in recent months.
John F. Kirby, a retired Navy admiral, has taken on a larger role in press briefings and media appearances, especially on foreign affairs.
There is a perception that President Biden has allowed a white man to upstage a Black woman as the face of his administration, raising concerns about representation and diversity.