White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre brushed off any concerns about self-help guru Marianne Williamson challenging President Joe Biden in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary, cracking a joke about the spiritual advisor’s “aura” when asked by a reporter if Biden was “annoyed [or] frustrated.”
The diversity hire responded by saying she is not tracking Williamson’s presidential bid, which she made official on Saturday — this being her second run, having run in 2020.
“Just not tracking that. I mean, if I had a … crystal ball, then I can tell you … If I can feel her aura … I just don’t have anything to share on that,” Jean-Pierre replied, getting a hearty laugh from some in the press room.
White House Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre, when asked if President Biden is annoyed by Marianne Williamson (D) announcing her 2024 presidential bid:
“Just not tracking that. I mean, if I had a … crystal ball, then I can tell you … If I can feel her aura …” pic.twitter.com/zy5NU67UAN
— The Recount (@therecount) March 6, 2023
Speaking of crystal balls, former MSNBC talking head Krystal Ball responded to the clip with a refreshing bit of candor, taking note of the “smug condescension” on display while claiming KJP was “smearing” Williamson for her religion.
“I would submit that the attitude of smug condescension on display here is part of why the media and this white house have lost the trust of the American people,” she tweeted. “They are smearing a woman for her religion and cackling at everyone who would like an option other than Biden in 2024.”
Disdain for Williamson being a common theme from the media, as seen in The Hill: “Her candidacy has been met so far with radio silence within the White House and the Democratic National Committee, along with eye-rolls among political strategists.”
The story made for some interesting online comments across the spectrum with a reminder that, in addition to winning a race, raising important issues can also be a factor.
Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story from Twitter:
No, she is not an “option.” She is the solution.
— Helen Caddes (@helencaddes) March 6, 2023
I rolled my eyes at her initially in 2020 but then I listened to some interviews with her. She’s fantastic. I’m a huge fan.
— Bob (@gardner_wv) March 6, 2023
I mean even if she no chance, there was really no need for any of that. I know if Bernie ran again, they wouldn’t be so smug
— Tyler Hackner ☮️☮️ (@HacknerTyler) March 6, 2023
It’s actually OK to dismiss unserious people.
— Grimlock’sLastNerve (@HarrisH30894075) March 6, 2023
This is how they view the American public in general. Establishment Dem and Rep alike. They have utter contempt for anyone not in the beltway donor and consultant class and their only allegiance is to their corporate masters
— Jason Call is now a Green Party member (@CallForCongress) March 6, 2023
They can dismiss and throw shade all they want, but she pushes the conversation left and brings up issues on policy that people care about. No ones under any delusion that she’s actually going to win lol
— Tyler Hackner ☮️☮️ (@HacknerTyler) March 6, 2023
Keep Laughing in the face of a candidate who represents issues the vast majority of Americans support and see what happens pic.twitter.com/zZAjJ23Ylm
— sterling ️(orb pilled) (@melancholicRice) March 6, 2023
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