KJP Cleanup Biden Secret "Deal" With Speaker, Kirby Jokes About Taylor Swift

Karine Jean-Pierre Plays Cleanup For Biden After He Bizarrely Lied About Secret "Deal" With Speaker
Reporter: I just wanted to loop back on yesterday. I think there was some confusion over the President’s remarks the day before when he referenced a deal. Do you have any more clarity about What the President was referring to in that situation?

KJP: I mean, look, what we were — what we were really referring to is that the Speaker’s — the — Speaker McCarthy’s public comments. Really.

Reporter: So, there’s no — just be clear, there’s no behind-the-scenes deal? You were just saying — the President was just saying, you know: We’ve seen the Speaker say that he supports Ukraine aid, we’ve seen Republicans say they support Ukraine aid, so we think there’s an agreement, even though we haven’t had a private discussion.

KJP: Look, I’m not going to go into depth. What I’m — I’m going to let the — the President’s word stand and I’m not going to elaborate on it. What I will say is that what we are always going to show and point to, as the Admiral did just moments ago as he was standing by this lectern — is that the Speaker — Speaker McCarthy has been very clear about this: that he had — that he wants to make sure that Ukraine continues to get the weapons support — and I’m paraphrasing here — that — that they need

Karine Jean-Pierre, John Kirby Open Press Briefing With Cringeworthy Jokes About Taylor Swift
KJP: ... your foreign policy questions. I should say that our conversation back in the back — (laughter) — should I call you out?

MR. KIRBY: Don’t (inaudible).
KJP: (Inaudible).
Reporter: Tell us more. (Laughter.)
MR. KIRBY: She probably will.
KJP: I don’t know. We didn’t — wasn’t sure if you knew who Taylor Swift is.
MR. KIRBY: I know who Taylor Swift is. (Laughter.)
KJP: All right.
MR. KIRBY: Apparently, she’s dating a football player.
KJP: Yes. Yes.
Reporter: Do you have the inside scoop on that?
Reporter: That’s, like, the biggest story of the week, John. (Laughter.) That’s, like, the biggest story of the week.
KJP: Right? That’s what we —
Reporter: Anything you can tell us on that front would be welcome.
KJP: On that front. Oh, you know. All the gossip here.
Reporter: Does President Biden think it’s real? (Laughter.)
MR. KIRBY: The relationship? I — you know, in the vernacular of the National Security Council, I can neither confirm nor deny those reports. (Laughter.)
Reporter: Will you take the question?
MR. KIRBY: I will happily take the question back to our analysts.

Karine Jean-Pierre Snaps At Reporter Who Asked For Two Questions After Being Ignored For Months
Reporter: Thank you very much, Karine. Mr. Kirby, I’m getting a chance after four months, so I hope I can ask just two questions.

MR. KIRBY: That’s up to Karine. (Laughter.)
KJP: Right? I mean, after that statement, maybe you just get one question.
Reporter: So, should I combine them? What should I do?
MR. KIRBY: Just —
KJP: I think you’re wasting our time, sir. Can you please ask a question?

Karine Jean-Pierre Plugs "Bidenomics" Even As Prices Are Up By 17.4% Since Biden Took Office
Reporter: Does the Speaker’s support for an impeachment proceeding against President Biden affect the President’s and Democrats’ instinct to — not to help him with a lifeline now?

KJP: So, I can’t speak for Democrats — right? — that is something — Democrats in the House. That’s something that they have to ... As it relates to the impeachment, we’ve been very clear ... there is no evidence — no evidence. But still, they want to move forward with an impeachment ... That’s what the President is going to do. He’s going to continue to figure out how we’re going to lower costs for the American people. That’s Bidenomics.

Reporter: The President’s son, Hunter, pleaded not guilty to a gun charge in court today. Does the White House have a comment on that? Has the President been in touch with son about it?

KJP: So, here’s what I’ll say about that — and I’ve said this many times; you’ve heard it from the President — the President loves h- — his son. He’s going to continue to support him as he rebuilds his — his life. I’m not going to speak to any private conversations that this president has with any member of his family. That is private.

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KJP Cleanup Biden Secret "Deal" With Speaker, Kirby Jokes About Taylor Swift