Leavitt says Jean-Pierre lacked open communication with Biden White House

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that her predecessor, Karine Jean-Pierre, had difficulty in the job because she did not have an open relationship with former President Joe Biden.

Leavitt said in an interview with Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk that President Donald Trump’s “real” approach has eliminated the need for a political pivot.

“I saw my predecessor in this role had some tough times,” Leavitt said, referring to Jean-Pierre. “I think it’s because he wasn’t able to communicate very openly and transparently with his boss.”

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In response, Leavitt called Trump “honest” and made his views clear to employees and the public.

“He just puts it on the table. No guessing, no questioning, no spin, it’s just the way it is,” Leavitt said.

Jean-Pierre served as press secretary for nearly three years during Biden’s presidency. He has been frequently criticized by Republican lawmakers for relying heavily on memos and trying to argue the president’s positions beyond prepared statements.

He also frequently defended Biden’s mental acuity on the podium, though later reports would suggest that even the president’s allies had reservations about his ability to do the job.

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Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on December 6, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Leavitt said Trump’s openness about his views made his job easier. However, he has also faced criticism for his unfiltered social media posts.

“We never know what you are [going to] You realize that when you walk into the White House these days. Every day is an adventure,” Leavitt said.

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Since leaving the White House, Jean-Pierre has registered as an Independent and writes about the decision in his new memoir. He defended Biden’s communication style in a podcast interview promoting his book.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press conference on Monday, March 30. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc)

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“The president spoke to the American people several times a week. He traveled, he took domestic trips, and he spoke directly to the American people,” Jean-Pierre said on “The Bulwark” podcast last October. he said.

“We’re talking about an incredibly partisan time politically. It’s hard to break any message, and it was also a duty,” he added.

Jean-Pierre also pushed back on claims about Biden’s age, telling “CBS Mornings” that he saw “someone who was always busy. I saw someone who understood politics, led us to policy, and also understood history.”

Fox News Digital has reached out to Jean-Pierre for comment.