Top aides reportedly tried to convince Jean-Pierre that she had already been in the position for a year and a half at the time, “which is a fairly standard tenure for a press secretary in what is admittedly a very demanding job,” as part of an effort to convince her from the West Wing.
According to Doocy, he said the senior official told him, “They would like her to step aside, but she just doesn't want to go.”
Also chief of staff Jeff Zients It was alleged that he was aware of the conspired plan and “supported” it, the report said.
“Jeff and Anita tried to find an elegant exit for Karine,” the insider said. “There is a huge diversity problem and they are afraid of what people are going to say.”
