‘It’s a real honor’: Karine Jean-Pierre makes history at White House briefing

Jean-Pierre becomes first openly gay person to brief White House press corps and first Black woman to do so in 30 years

Hi, everybody! Welcome!"

So, with a rustle of papers, began a new chapter in the White House briefing room on Wednesday when Karine Jean-Pierre became the first openly gay person to address reporters on behalf of the US president.