Late Night Comedy Roasts Karine Jean-Pierre’s Tell-All Book: A Messy Exit from the White House

On Thursday night, a popular late-night political comedy show took aim at former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and her newly announced tell-all book about the Biden administration. The host opened with jokes about New York’s Democratic mayoral debate and quickly pivoted to Jean-Pierre’s bombshell announcement.

The show mocked Jean-Pierre for writing her book while still serving as press secretary, accusing her of planning her exit long before she left the administration. “She was like a pilot putting on her parachute while the plane was still taxiing,” the host quipped. Critics called the memoir a “business plan,” not a crisis of conscience, and predicted it would reveal little new information, mostly anonymous allegations similar to previous Biden exposés.

Panelists highlighted Jean-Pierre’s controversial tenure, describing her as “ineffectual, unprepared, and unable to manage a team.” They argued that her appointment was a case of identity politics over merit, and that she failed to represent the responsibilities that come with being the first Black lesbian press secretary.

One commentator joked on her many identity “boxes,” saying, “As a Black lesbian French-Haitian female, she checks more boxes than a gynecologist.” Despite harsh criticism, the show acknowledged Jean-Pierre’s historical first but questioned the competence behind the milestone.

The discussion also focused on the challenges of writing a revealing memoir without sources or new insights. “If she says Biden was a mess, she admits she lied for two years. If she defends him, the book falls flat,” said one panelist. The consensus: whatever Jean-Pierre says, she can’t win.

The show closed with a reflection on the weight of being a “first” and the responsibility it entails. The implication was clear — Jean-Pierre missed an opportunity to deliver a truly impactful account of her time in the White House.