White House briefing erupts after reporter berates Karine Jean-Pierre: 'Mockery of the First Amendment’

Karine Jean-Pierre slammed for 'making a mockery of the First Amendment,' discriminating against reporters during White House briefing

A White House press briefing this week erupted into a shouting match between reporters after press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was slammed for "making a mockery of the First Amendment."The press secretary was accused of discriminating against certain reporters during a briefing Monday with actors Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham, cast members of the show "Ted Lasso."The actors, who attended the briefing to discuss mental health, awkwardly s…

White House press briefing descends into chaos as African reporter chides KJP in front of celebrity guests

Mental health discussion at the White House

Press secretary blows up when reporter throws wrench in White House's Hollywood actor briefing

The cast of the comedy-drama "Ted Lasso" joined White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at the White House briefing room podium on Monday as part of the Biden administration's efforts to talk about mental health. It did not go well, as Jean-Pierre was bombarded with questions and statements from reporter Simon Ateba of Today News Africa. The awkward exchange could not have been more humorous if it had been scripted by actor Jason Sudeikis…

“You're making a mockery of the First Amendment.”

White House Briefing Turns Chaotic as Journo Blasts Press Sec for 'Mocking' First Amendment

Simon Ateba, the White House correspondent for Today News Africa, struck a hard chord in the White House briefing room on Monday after interrupting proceedings while the cast of "Ted Lasso" stood awkwardly on the sidelines.

Karine Jean-Pierre sidelines an African White House correspondent for a fake journalist

When the government locked down the nation in 2020, the hit Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso became a national treasure, a much-needed escape for the majority of the population isolated by school closures, mask mandates, and legally mandated "social distancing." Hence, there is an infuriating irony that the Biden administration invited the Emmy-winning cast to the White House to discuss mental health and well-being.